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 in US, and if I use schedule C it would appear I am working here. Plus, what should I write as occupation? I cannot enter freelancer as I don’t have work permit in US. If I enter unemployed then that would contradict filing schedule C! Please help.
Reporting foreign freelance income in US
Moderator: Mark T Serbinski CA CPA
You are working in canada, correct?
If not, yes, it is illegal work, but you still need to report it to IRS otherwise you will be in trouble with 2 US agencies.
What status do you have in US?
If not, yes, it is illegal work, but you still need to report it to IRS otherwise you will be in trouble with 2 US agencies.
What status do you have in US?
After 20 years, I am severely cutting back on responses. Do not ask specifically for my help. There are a few others on this board that can answer most questions. All the best
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canadianano
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if you worked in canada, then your US status is not an Issue and you are fine (isn't that what I said?)
It is illegal for you to do freelance work while in US, not canada.
You are self-employed. You go to canada to work. Nothing wrong with that. Say so on your joint return.
btw, you aren't taxable in canada on that income.
It is illegal for you to do freelance work while in US, not canada.
You are self-employed. You go to canada to work. Nothing wrong with that. Say so on your joint return.
btw, you aren't taxable in canada on that income.
After 20 years, I am severely cutting back on responses. Do not ask specifically for my help. There are a few others on this board that can answer most questions. All the best
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canadianano
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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 itemizing I think they wouldn't be of any help as they are not much.
2- Would I need to show receipts for money received, as I don't have any (other than bank statement).
3- To make sure this would not raise any unnecessary red flags (if later on reviewed by immigration), can I enter the occupation as "Freelancer (in Canada)", to be explicit?
Thanks!
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 itemizing I think they wouldn't be of any help as they are not much.
2- Would I need to show receipts for money received, as I don't have any (other than bank statement).
3- To make sure this would not raise any unnecessary red flags (if later on reviewed by immigration), can I enter the occupation as "Freelancer (in Canada)", to be explicit?
Thanks!