Question: I operate an online business in Canada, as a sole proprietor, which sells goods in the US. What are my US tax filing obligations? Answer: As a Non-Resident alien earning self employment income in the US, you are required to file a US non-resident personal tax return, 1040NR. You must also file Schedule C … Continue reading As a Canadian, do I have to file a US tax return for online sales made to the US?
The convention is a tax treaty between Canada and the United States that “overrides” certain areas of the tax acts to offer protection against double taxation. If you are a US resident and earn income in Canada, or if you are a Canadian resident and earn income in the US, then the treaty can provide … Continue reading What is the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention and how does it affect me?
Question: I’m a Canadian citizen and resident. My Canadian accountant told me to purchase US real estate through an LLP or LLLP. Which states allow for LLPs vs LLLPs to be setup? Answer: Unlike LLPs which can be formed in any state, only certain states offer the option for the creation of an LLLP. These … Continue reading Which US states allow the formation of LLLPs for US real estate investments?
As a non-resident of the US, you will require an ITIN (International Tax Identification Number) to file US Tax Returns. In order to receive this number you will need to fill out form W-7 and attach it with your US Tax Return for the year.
If you own a Canadian corporation that is sending Canadians to work on its behalf in the USA, the USA-Canada tax treaty gives you the option of not withholding social security taxes from your employees’ pay-cheques. To be eligible for this provision, you must apply for a certificate of coverage.
Under Canada and US tax rules, funds withdrawn from an IRA or 401K are taxed as income in year of withdrawal. The amount withdrawn must be included as income on your Canadian tax return. However, you can claim a a tax deduction for the entire amount of the withdrawal, if all amounts are transferred to … Continue reading What happens if you take out your US Retirement savings after moving to Canada?
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