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non-tax-resident of Canada pay taxes for investment account earnings? [duplicate]
I am a Canadian citizen working overseas permanently with no ties to Canada (no family, no house, no jobs, no licenses). This makes me a non-tax-resident (meaning I report the taxes to my current ...
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Non-tax-resident of Canada needs to pay taxes for investment account earnings?
if a person were to be a non-resident of Canada without jobs, a spouse, kids, asset (houses, cars etc.) in Canada, then that person would not be obliged to file a tax report. However, if that person ...
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Buy US ETF as foreigner — a bad idea?
I'm considering to buy index ETFs from US through TD Ameritrade, but as a non-resident alien (foreigner), my main concern is the 30% withholding tax on:
all dividend (especially the bond ETFs)
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Indian working in Canada has income in US (Sold shares) - How to file taxes/file for extension?
I am an indian citizen working in Canada on work permit. For year 2012 I was never in the US. The only income I had in US is when I sold shares + some small interest in savings account. I am neither a ...
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Can a foreigner filing US taxes as resident claim Lifetime Learning credit?
Since I am married to a US citizen, I can make an election to file my taxes as a resident.
Both me and my wife are graduate students and have been paying tuitions for 2012.
If we file MFJ, can both ...
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As a Canadian citizen living as a legal resident in the United States, with no income: do I need to file in Canada?
I am a Canadian citizen but I married an American and live as a legal resident in the US. My husband supports us and I did not bring in any taxable income in 2012. Do I need to file a Canadian ...
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Does business income generated while physically present in NY count as New York Source income?
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Is some or all of any business income generated from my Wyoming business qualify as New York source income while I'm physically present in NY?
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I run an IT consulting firm (LLC ...
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What is a better way for an American resident in a foreign country to file tax?
I usually file my taxes using turbo tax. Last year I moved to a foreign country and I tried to file my tax again using turbo tax, but I feel like it's confused about some parts:
Turbo tax doesn't ...
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US Bank Account for Non US Citizens [duplicate]
I need to opening bank account in the America or european countries (virtual account) How can get it?
my country doesn't relationship whit the U.S and some countries in the Europe ..
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Determining resident status when filling W-4 form in
I just arrived to US because of a post-doc position in an IT company, under a J-1 visa (research scholar). I have been told by the company to fill W-4 form in. But, it seems that W-4 form must be ...
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Do I have to close my US bank account because I'm leaving the country?
I moved over to the US from the UK with my job but am now moving back to the UK. As I was an HSBC Premier customer I automatically qualified for a Premier Account in the US and didn't have to supply ...
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Locating a CPA/EA who is well versed in non-resident taxes
I asked a few questions (F1 student, as a non-resident, filing married separate tax return with US Citizen wife, F1 student, as a non-resident, filing a joint tax return with US Citizen wife) in an ...
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Can the alien husband of a US Citizen choose to file as a non-resident
I have been in the US on a F1 visa for just over a year now; got married to an US Citizen recently in late 2012. We live in California.
My questions are:
Can I, as the husband of a US Citizen, ...
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F1 student, as a non-resident, filing married separate tax return with US Citizen wife [duplicate]
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F1 student, as a non-resident, filing a joint tax return with US Citizen wife
My income through CPT, as a F1 student for 2012 was $42k, of which I have paid $1300 in ...
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Can a F1 student file, as a non-resident, a joint tax return with US Citizen wife
My income through CPT, as a F1 student for 2012 was $50k, of which I have paid $300 in state and federal taxes as I was a part time employee of a company from Jan - March 2012 (income ~$13k).
I then ...
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What's a reliable way for a non-permanent resident alien in the USA to get an auto loan?
I am a Canadian citizen starting work in the USA under a F1 OPT extension (one year). After the OPT extension is up, I'll probably be seeking an H1-B visa.
I'm looking for an auto loan. I have a ...
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How do I treat the income from an ESPP I sold now that I am a non-resident alien?
I worked in the US in 2009 and was granted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), which I exercised. Then later I left the US and sold the stock, which is a qualified disposition.
Now I am going to ...
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Investment methods for a US non-resident alien, living in the US for the next 2-5 years only
If an employer does not offer a 401k plan, what options do I have to invest in stocks, bonds, ETFs, etc.?
Would a Roth account be a viable option considering I will probably be in the US for 2-5 more ...
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How to deduct taxes already paid from taxable income on 1040 and 540
I have the following income and taxes paid for 2011
AGI 10000
Fed 800
State 150
SS 80
Medicare 30
CA DIS/SDI 100
ASE-UAW: 25 (Academic Student Employee (ASE) http://www.uaw2865.org/)
Neither ...
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How to report worldwide income while filing US income taxes
My spouse is a non resident alien for 2011. I am treating her as resident and trying to enter her worldwide income on form 1040. I could not find any instructions which indicate how to convert her ...
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when does an US non-resident alien have to pay US income tax on income from his website?
A person who is neither a citizen, nor a resident in the US (a US non-resident alien), has a website which brings him some income, for example from Google AdSense.
In what cases would this person ...
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Feedback regarding online services of credit unions like Alliant
I am considering opening an online account that I can operate over the internet with a CU.
Would it be possible given that I am a international student on a F1 Visa in the US and not a US Citizen or ...
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Dividends and tax withholding for ETF vs Mutual Fund for U.S. Non-Resident Alien?
I'm a non-US resident alien, considering to invest in either commission-free ETFs and Mutual Funds offered by TD Ameritrade.
According to The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, certain type of ...
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Does India require its citizens to report income wherever they reside and earn (abroad)?
I have read that:
"The U.S. requires its citizens to file tax returns reporting their earnings wherever they reside. However, there are some measures designed to reduce the international double ...
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Obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number
I am a student on a F1 Visa in the US and would like to apply for personal student loans from Banks like Chase, Sallie Mae.
Being a non US Citizen and on a student Visa, I am unauthorized to work, ...
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Can I refinance a property in the U.S without U.S. income?
I'm Working for a big international corporation and I'm back from a few years of relocation in the U.S. while I was in the states on a US payroll (I'm not an American citizen) I bought a property ...
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Ontario HST rebate: My husband is moving to Canada and does not yet file Canadian taxes. Will we still qualify for the HST rebate?
I was just married this past October, but my husband is from the US and would obviously not have filed for income tax in Canada. As he is trying to immigrate here, I am currently the sole support for ...
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Are non-residents or foreigners permitted to buy or own shares of UK companies?
Is it legal to hold shares in the UK if you are not a UK resident? I presume it is ... after all governments are going to want you to do this as it's a revenue stream for them right?
Thanks.
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Which EU or Turkish bank will issue a debit card to a non-resident from Ukraine?
I live in Ukraine and I want to get a debit card in any other country, preferably in EU or Turkey.
Please advice a bank which can issue this kind of card (debit card) for me.
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What is a W-8 form, and how should I fill it in?
I've been looking at some online ad revenue providers. The US-based sites seem to want me to complete a W-8 form. What is the W-8 form and how should I go about completing it?
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Is it possible to lease a car in Canada as a non-resident?
I'm a non resident of Canada, living in Vancouver, BC, Canada - what are the rules, regs and issues in leasing a car - is it even possible?
