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A quick question - Does working for a US company and getting paid in USD while having PR and living in Canada have any…

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A quick question - Does working for a US company and getting paid in USD while having PR and living in Canada have any future issues/problems for obtaining Citizenship in Canada or any other issues like paying taxes etc.?

Asked by Lucas Ferreiravia community3 days ago

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Working remotely for a US company while living in Canada as a PR — tax and status implications

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It complicates your resideny for tax purposes. Because you are paid in USD, I am assuming you have some sort of status in US (H1, L1, F1). That will generate w2 for you. Ideally you will be first paying tax in US, and since Canadian tax is usually high… See more

Amara Diallovia community3 days ago

You may have to pay double tax. Solution is either work as an independent contractor from Canada or work through peo or canadian entity of US company.

Wei Zhangvia community3 days ago