TAXES: INSIDE CANADA, FOREIGN INCOME

[zainy]

Hi all,

I am looking to get some feedback on my situation below:

2014 Tax Year

1. I worked as an employee (W-2) from January - March in the U.S
2. I left job #1, and became an independent contractor (job #2) from March - May in the U.S
3. I got married and began residing with my husband in Canada in June
4. From June - Present, I am still an independent contractor (1099)for the company in the U.S

I am not a US citizen but I know that I would have to file taxes in the U.S for my first job because I was an employee and have a W-2.

However, I'm confused in regards to my independent contractor position. Would my husband claim me as a dependent and would I file my taxes in Canada? I am still on a visitor status so my intuition tells me that I would only owe taxes to my home country (Kenya), but I cannot manage to convince myself that I owe the Canadian government nothing.

My husband and I are meeting with an accountant today but I think we may be required to meet with a US accountant as well. Could someone please shed some light on this?

Any and all insight is highly appreciated!

 

[Awesomeg]

Hi all,

I am looking to get some feedback on my situation below:

2014 Tax Year

1. I worked as an employee (W-2) from January - March in the U.S
2. I left job #1, and became an independent contractor (job #2) from March - May in the U.S
3. I got married and began residing with my husband in Canada in June
4. From June - Present, I am still an independent contractor (1099)for the company in the U.S

I am not a US citizen but I know that I would have to file taxes in the U.S for my first job because I was an employee and have a W-2.

However, I'm confused in regards to my independent contractor position. Would my husband claim me as a dependent and would I file my taxes in Canada? I am still on a visitor status so my intuition tells me that I would only owe taxes to my home country (Kenya), but I cannot manage to convince myself that I owe the Canadian government nothing.

My husband and I are meeting with an accountant today but I think we may be required to meet with a US accountant as well. Could someone please shed some light on this?

Any and all insight is highly appreciated!

Well, you marital status changed to married to a Canadian,
His taxes are affected by the marriage,
and he will have rights as married that would not have as single,
Yes, you own taxes to Canada now that you are Married,
In the same way, your husband has rights as a results of being
married to you, it work in both directions.
I am glad that you have an accountant to deal with the matter,
He can file for both of you here in Canada, you don't need to file in USA