2016 Tax Filing (Canada & US)

[12PM 0]

Hey guys, hope you all have a great day! I have some questions to ask, thanks for your inputs!

 

I am Canadian and legally landed in the States last November 2016 (got a plastic green card). After landing, I stayed in the US for 2 weeks, then went back to Canada. Later on, I came back to the US again in mid December, stayed for Christmas/ New Year, then back to Canada in mid Jan 2017. I am currently in Canada. 

 

My reason traveling back and forth is to secure a job. My employer is willing to transfer me to the US office. The plan is to move back to the US permanently by mid April 2017 when my new contract under the US payroll starts.

 

- CRA: i understand that I have to declare i am not a resident on 12/31/2016 ?

 

- IRS: The fact that I only became LPR by mid November 2016, do I still need to claim the entire Canadian income of 2016? should I pro-rate it and claim that applicable portion only?

Edited March 3, 2017 by 12PM

[NovaSprings 89]

You became a non resident in Nov 2016 not Dec.  For the IRS you need to report your income for the full year.  

 

Changing status mid year can be tricky, depending on you situation, investment portfolio, etc.  You may want to consult an accountant specializing in x-boarder. 

 

Hope this helps.