Hi, congratulations on the active and excellent forum.
I am a Cdn (not US) citizen who moved back to Canada after residing in the US 2000-2012. I think I have the US part of my taxes figured out (1040NR return with 1040 statement etc.) I didn't bother with the sailing permit.
Two questions about completing my Canadian and Quebec returns for 2012: anything to do there for the period before the move? Guide T4055 doesn't seem to indicate anything but other posts on this forum do...
and secondly, I know I have to pay due taxes by Apr.30, but since I had both self-employment income and regular employee wages, do I get to take advantage of the June 15 filing date?
Dual status tax year
Moderator: Mark T Serbinski CA CPA
sounds fine. Did you look into filing full year 1040 and exempt your Cdn earned income by form 2555? This is oftne better and easier.
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You can file by June 15th since you have self employed income but the tax has to be paid in full by April 30th to avoid interest.
For the number of days in Canada in 2012 will you meet the requirement by April 15th filing deadline if so you can use 2555, if not you can get an extension to file and see if you meet it that way.
For the number of days in Canada in 2012 will you meet the requirement by April 15th filing deadline if so you can use 2555, if not you can get an extension to file and see if you meet it that way.
JG
Just so you understand how 2555 works, you need 330 days in the 365-day period after you left. So, as long as you didin't don't visit US for more that 35 days from the day you left, you can prorate the 2555 exemption for the number of days in the remainder of the tax year. So if you moved back to US on JUNe 1, 2012, you can claim 7/12ths of the yearly 2555 limit as excludable.
But to do this, you cannot file your tax return until you have met the 330 days, which, in the example above could only be by May 1 at the earliest. That is why you would need an extension to file your 2012 1040 using 2555.
As to Canada, you are a newcomer, with an arival date. All your investments held on that day take on a nnew value for cap agains purposes. There is a newcomer guide on CRA website. You do not file a "usual" resident return.
But to do this, you cannot file your tax return until you have met the 330 days, which, in the example above could only be by May 1 at the earliest. That is why you would need an extension to file your 2012 1040 using 2555.
As to Canada, you are a newcomer, with an arival date. All your investments held on that day take on a nnew value for cap agains purposes. There is a newcomer guide on CRA website. You do not file a "usual" resident return.
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If you moved on feb 15, then I would think your US income woiuld be pretty low, and the tax calculated on your 1040NR would be sufficient. But, doesn't hurt to try both ways.
As to 2555, only erned income is eligible. For dividends interst, cap gains etc, you must use 1116 to takle a credit. Most people need to use both.
As to 2555, only erned income is eligible. For dividends interst, cap gains etc, you must use 1116 to takle a credit. Most people need to use both.
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