Filing US Taxes from Canada

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US Taxes for Canadians

Which Canadians should file US Taxes
  1. If you work in the USA on a Visa. (TN Visa, EB-1, E2, etc.)
  2. If you are a dual-citizen of Canada and USA
  3. If you own property in the USA that you sold or currently rent out for income.
  4. If you sold investments (Stocks, bonds, etc.)
  5. If you own a business (LLC, S-corp, etc.)
  1. Certified copy of Passport
  2. Proof of residence in Canada
  3. Filing forms & W-7
  4. US Tax ID number
  1. Apply for any Tax ID number you need
  2. File form 1040NR, 1040, or other (that applies to your needs)
Many Canadian’s invest in foreign real estate; whether it’s as a primary residence or used as a rental property. Canadians, commonly known as “Snow Birds” can spend from 5-6 months in the USA when they own real estate to maintain their homes and/or get away on vacation. With owning real estate of any kind comes tax obligations depending on the use of the property.
  1. Must have or have applied for ITIN/TIN (Tax ID numbers for non US citizens to file a return.
  2. Must use up to date tax software for return
  3. Sending the correct forms to the correct addresses to the IRS

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Important Notice for
GTP Tax Services Clients

Dear Valued Clients,

We would like to inform you that during the tax season, GTP Tax Services will not be handling any tax assessments or audits. This policy is in place particularly for those whose tax returns have already been completed and submitted.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we focus on assisting clients who are still in the process of completing their tax returns.

Thank you for choosing GTP Tax Services.

Sincerely,
GTP Tax Services Team