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I requested my Canadian bank to update my account to US address since I will be here 2-3 years and family might stay back in Canada and my bank asked me to fill W9 or W8BEN form with a letter stating when I moved , passport details and whether I am considered Non resident.
So based on your response ...

Thanks Nelsona for the quick response, when filling WBEN form item 3 is asking for permanent address do I need to give US address or Canada address and also mailing address.
item 9..I certify that the beneficial owner is resident of ......this should be Canada or US
item 10 mentions special rates ...

Thanks Nelsona for the quick response, when filling WBEN form item 3 is asking for permanent address do I need to give US address or Canada address and also mailing address.
item 9..I certify that the beneficial owner is resident of ......this should be Canada or US
item 10 mentions special rates ...

Hi all,
Need a quick advise,
Two weeks back moved to US on TN visa and my family and my family and house in Canada. Family will not move to US in 2017.
I am updating my address for Canadian bank accounts and currently opening US bank account and they are asking me to fill WBEN or W9 form.
I am ...

Thanks Nelsona,
one quick clarification if I happen to obtain TN visa and enter US third or last week of Dec 2016 and I get paid on in Jan 2017 for few days worked in Dec 2016, when filing 2016 taxes, I do not need to file US taxes as NR as I haven't received any income in 2016 or I need to since I ...

Thanks Nelsona,
also if I have HBP and will be completing the final remaining payment in my next filing Canada taxes in Apr 2017. If I am leaving Jan 2017 and still be considered Canada resident with my family ties in Canada can I payback HBP in Apr 2017 during tax filing.
Also you mentioned to do ...

Thanks Nelsona for clarification.
another question is if I still have RRSP contribution room left for 2016 available if I leave to US Jan 2017, can I contribute before end of 2016 and can I contribute in 2017 if I am still Canada resident based on family in Canada but I will not have income in ...

Thanks Nelsona,
If I understand correctly I need to file 1040 for 2017 if my family moves to US at some point in 2017, if they do not move 2017 then I shall still be considered Canada resident and file 1040 NR?
which way tax filing will save on taxes 1040 or 1040 NR.
I will follow what you said for ...

Thanks Nelsona for quick response,
if I decide to move my family early or middle of 2017, if I leave Jan 2017.
I read some post that for RRSP we need to withdraw and reinvest if I have MFs and GIC's.
RESP need to close them before my family moves to avoid paperwork
TFSA need to be closed as it is ...

Hi,
I have specific question in my particular residency situation please advise
Will be working in US from Jan 2017, leaving my family and house in Canada and visit occasionally.
1. for entire 2017 will I considered NR of US based on family ties or resident of US based on 183 day rule.
2. For 2016 ...