2010 Tax thread - For Canada and the U.S.

[westcon5 2]

You got the head-spinning part right! I actually posted the same question on an immigration tax site as well, and the reply I got there was the same as yours. So, I think I can finally finish everything up now.

What is ridiculous is the IRS. I went to our local office, because they said they offered assistance with the 2555/1116, however, that was not the case. They referred me to the national number. They are absolutely of no use. After they ask you questions, they read word-for-word right out of the manuals, which I had in front of me. I found no one that could or would actually elaborate and offer assistance.

Anyway, thank you for your replies. They were helpful!

[OBX 51]

You got the head-spinning part right! I actually posted the same question on an immigration tax site as well, and the reply I got there was the same as yours. So, I think I can finally finish everything up now.

What is ridiculous is the IRS. I went to our local office, because they said they offered assistance with the 2555/1116, however, that was not the case. They referred me to the national number. They are absolutely of no use. After they ask you questions, they read word-for-word right out of the manuals, which I had in front of me. I found no one that could or would actually elaborate and offer assistance.

Anyway, thank you for your replies. They were helpful!

Good luck!

I spent over 6 months trying to convince my husband's accountant that he needed to include my Canadian income if we were to file jointly and then use the 2555 to exempt my earned income. He kept insisting that since I did not earn it in the US it wasn't necessary. Finally after my husband sent him direct links to the IRS guide he got it. Now all we have to worry about is reminding him to convert any Canadian income slips into US $. And we are paying him!