Dual citizen, living in Canada, commuting to job in US

ksmith55387 · Post by **ksmith55387** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:08 am

I am currently living in the US and moving back to Canada this year. I have dual US and Canadian citizenship. I am considering leaving my current employer and working on a contract basis for a US company at a customer project in the US. I would be commuting weekly to the US for the project. My travel to the us will probably be less than 183 days.

I know since I am a US citizen I will have to file US tax returns.

What is the best way to set up the relationship between myself and the US company. They say they can do 1099 rather than W2. Does my US citizenship affect how we can structure the relationship. Would a company to company relationship be better. I could set up a Canadian company and have them pay that instead of paying me directly.

Any other options to consider?

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:28 pm

In my opinion it is always best to have the company set up where you live, ie Canada.