On TD visa, working remotely for US company - rules?

Luka · Post by **Luka** » Mon May 31, 2010 3:07 pm

I'm a Canadian citizen
This is a combination of tax and immigration questions:

A- If I'm on TD visa, am I allowed to work from US remotely for a Canadian company (that has no US presence)? Would this make any problems for my TD status or my wife's TN status?

B - If I'm allowed, and I spend more than 183 days in US this year, how will it affect my taxes vs. being less than 183 days in US this year? I would reside in Washington state.

C - If I go to US as visitor first and after 3-4 months I apply for TD status, would this 3-4 months be included in 'US time' or in 'Canada time' for the tax purposes? Also, would this visitor time be a problem for getting TD status?

D - Do you have anyone doing taxes in Vancouver, Washington? I think we will need an accountant who is very familiar with this type of situatuons.

Thank you!!

Luka · Post by **Luka** » Mon May 31, 2010 3:09 pm

Sorry, my title is complately wrong, I would be working remotely for a Canadian company.
I'm already loosing my mind!!

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Mon May 31, 2010 6:07 pm

If you are allowed to do such work, it will be taxable in Canada because you are an employee there AND taxable in US because you live there.

Your US taxablility would start as soon as you go down and stay, whether as a tourist or as a TD.

Luka · Post by **Luka** » Mon May 31, 2010 7:43 pm

Nelsona, thank you.
Who or what is determining if I'm allowed to do such work, do you know?

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:26 am

I would see a lawyer. Your company would be intersted.