United States-Canada Income Tax Treaty

[LaurenJSchafer 13]

Does anyone have experience filing taxes in Canada for income earned in the US? If so, how does that work? Do you file online with CRA just like normal? Any information on how this process works would be appreciated. I have read about the United States-Canada Income Tax Treaty, but I don't understand how it works. 

[acidrain 325]

I completed my spouse's return and used Turbo Tax. It asked a series of questions as to whether we had moved and when. Turbo Tax was able to figure out my spouse's worldwide income. The tax treaty makes it so you don't have to pay taxes twice to both Governments. The key is to report it as worldwide income and not as Canadian income. We sent a paper copy attached with a letter explaining our circumstances to an address specifically for non resident returns. It was processed without issue but it took them a little longer than normal to finalize it.

 

You can always speak to a tax accountant who is more familiar with specific cases if in doubt.

Edited September 1, 2018 by acidrain