Commuting across border to work.

[sly_wolf 199]

I dont recall if this question has been answered before.

Can anyone tell me if a Canadian with PR status in the US is still able work in Canada .... either self employed or not? What are the issues if any?

Thanks

Steve

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

This has been discussed a few times on the Canada Board. I was looking but can't quite find the one thread I'm thinking of.

I think the major problem is crossing the border on a daily basis....that would become a problem IMO.

I'm sure someone with more knowledge on this topic will provide some more information.

Best of luck!

ah, found the thread. here

Edited May 21, 2008 by ~Laura and Nick~

[sly_wolf 199]

Seems to me that I saw something once about being able to commute. I cant find it either.

I would think that would be quite common around border communities. Also people do have businesses that deal with companies on both sides of the border.

Steve

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Seems to me that I saw something once about being able to commute. I cant find it either.

I would think that would be quite common around border communities. Also people do have businesses that deal with companies on both sides of the border.

Steve

Check out the thread I posted and Kathryn's post within it..she's such a smart lady.

[sly_wolf 199]

Oops, just saw that link. Good

Thanks a lot.

Steve

[LindaB 0]

Oops, just saw that link. Good

Thanks a lot.

Steve

I am planning on commuting to work in B.C. from Washington State once I get my permanent resident card and have been told there will be no problem. Lots of people do it.

[sly_wolf 199]

Yes, if all goes well getting some consulting work on both sides of the border would be real nice.

Will see

Steve.

[LindaB 0]

Yes, if all goes well getting some consulting work on both sides of the border would be real nice.

Will see

Steve.

Good luck to you Steve!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I also seem to remember that Neiks lives in the States and works every day in Canada. She hasn't posted for a while but you might want to send her a private message and ask her about how it works.

[Flames9_RN 359]

Yep Neiks does it daily!! She is a Cdn border dude person too,lol

[EandL 0]

I do this and it is not a problem. Apply for a Nexus pass!

[neiks 19]

Yes, it is done quite often. IF you are crossing at one of the larger ports that offer a NEXUS lane then I would highly recommend getting a NEXUS card once you get your PR status. If the port you cross at is smaller then you will just do your usually reporting to Canada and US as you are coming and going each day. Pretty simple. The tax situation gets a little more complicated though as you will probably still pay tax in Canada. Don't worry about if you hear someone say that your going to be paying double the taxes. Canada and US have tax treaties set up so basically the taxs you pay in one country will be a credit in the other so you won't be double taxed. Find yourself a good cross border accountant in your area to do help you at tax time - it's well worth it.