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by DocInglis
Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: First Time Filing US Taxes
Replies: 8
Views: 6328

Any recommendations?

Would Turbotax be able to handle the calculation?
by DocInglis
Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: First Time Filing US Taxes
Replies: 8
Views: 6328

Think I just answered my own question re: 2555 vs. 1116. And have decided to go with the 2555. Still a little confused as to where this information would appear on the 1040. I have to ultimately deduct if from total income. But can't see where I am suppose to put foreign earned income exclusion.
by DocInglis
Fri Apr 05, 2013 11:53 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: First Time Filing US Taxes
Replies: 8
Views: 6328

what is the difference between form 2555 and 1116, described under line 47 of the 1040? Should I fill out both?
by DocInglis
Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: First Time Filing US Taxes
Replies: 8
Views: 6328

First Time Filing US Taxes

Basic summary of situation... + Moved to US May 1st, 2012 on H1b visa. Crossed into Canada 2 weeks later for 2 days to move family, and have resided in US since (Total of 242 days residing in US in 2012). + Held 3 part time positions in Canada January to April 2012, collected 3 T4 slips. + Wife held...