Canadian left US in '07; renounced green card in 2012 - help

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shopgirl1
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Joined: Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:19 am

Post by shopgirl1 »

Oh geez. I might as well just file the 1040 for the whole year 2012 then.

I don't see any benefit to doing dual status instead of just doing the 1040. Am I missing the point to dual status?
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nelsona
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:33 pm
Location: Nowhere, man

Post by nelsona »

The point to dual status is for those like you who leave US jurisdiction mid-year. It is always optional in a departure year. You do it both ways and see.

Full-year and dual-year will yield differentr tax results. But in your case, the reporting requirements are your concern, andthse don't change.
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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