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by canadianano
Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Reporting foreign freelance income in US
Replies: 5
Views: 3032

Nelsona, many thanks! I have few more questions on the nitty gritty stuff. 1- I have some equipment costs which I'm not sure how to claim. Would they be subtracted from the income using Schedule C, or I have to itemize deductions (instead of claiming standard)? If they need to be claimed through ite...
by canadianano
Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Reporting foreign freelance income in US
Replies: 5
Views: 3032

The income is from Canada (I went there for the work). But other than that I don't do any other work there. Is it not legal to do freelance work in Canada while being a US resident? I am on TD visa in US. Also, should I mention unemployed as occupation in form 1040? Thanks.
by canadianano
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:42 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Reporting foreign freelance income in US
Replies: 5
Views: 3032

Reporting foreign freelance income in US

Hi, I saw a post somewhat relevant to my question but not exactly answering it. I wonder how freelance income from Canadian source has to be reported in US. I have about $3k income in Canada (as nonresident) and I need to report it in US as resident. The tricky part is that I do not have work permit...