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by roark_theman
Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Need help understanding the TN visa for IT contracting
Replies: 7
Views: 3042

When you say as Cdns, wife and kids can be claimed, can I add up the number of kids and give my self extra points, while filling w-4? My wife is working and may not be eligible for W-4 score. Even if I am filing 1040NR, can I claim my kids as dependents and get child tax credits in US? Kids will not ...
by roark_theman
Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Need help understanding the TN visa for IT contracting
Replies: 7
Views: 3042

Thanks for all your help. This is what transpired after that last conversation.

I signed up for FTE working Mon-Thu, while the family stays back here in Canada. I will be working in Michigan.

I am filling the W-4 forms as requested by the employer. I think I cannot claim dependents or child tax ...
by roark_theman
Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Need help understanding the TN visa for IT contracting
Replies: 7
Views: 3042

Thanks for the response

Appreciate your inputs.

Things are changing a bit. They prefer FTE and want me to join as early as possible, before the end of the year.

If FTE, my corporation would not be involved in the transaction. As for my personal taxes, I may need to file 1040NR for this year.

Many many thanks regarding ...
by roark_theman
Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Need help understanding the TN visa for IT contracting
Replies: 7
Views: 3042

Need help understanding the TN visa for IT contracting

Hi,

I am pursuing an opportunity for IT contract work in Michigan, starting February next year. My family will stay in Canada and I plan to visit during the weekends. Plan is to work from Mon-Thurs in US and return back to Canada on Thursday.

1) Can I work as a contractor, with the US firm paying ...