Back to Canada - all income in US can I use 1040?

[canuckinus]

I am canadian citizen returning back to Canada after working for many years in US. Worked in US all year till dec 14th 2013. All my income is in US . Did work for last two weeks of 2013 in Canada , but got paid in early Jan 2014. So there is no W2 income in canada. Is it best for me to use 1040 MFJ? Do I have to file a canada return even though there is no connected income? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[nelsona]

You should definitely file MFJ full year. Were you issued a T4? If so, include it on your MFJ, and exempt it thru 2555 (you may have to wait a year to do this). If not, no problem: it is considered 2014 income.

If you got a T4 you should file a Cdn return. Even if you did not, it would be good for you to file a Newcomer return, with December arrival date, to announce your return to Canada.

Since you have been in US many years. look over the expatriation rules. You may have some issues there.

[canuckinus]

hello nelsona,
Appreciate your reply. I have been in US from 2008 till 2013- about six years. Does that complicate expatriation rules for me? Once again, thanks much for your crisp reply!
CanuckinUS

[canuckinus]

Sorry I missed your question earlier. No I was not issue a T4 for canadian income in 2013. My first paycheck in canada came in Jan 2014. So , all my w2 income for 2013 is only in US.
Thanks for your time.