TN visa holder wants to know what tax return to file -

Tried to e-mail twice before but did not get a response
so am trying for the 3rd time.
Hi David,
I am a Canadian Citizen working on a TN Visa and have
been in the states since Aug 16th and will be  for less
than 183 days till the year end. I believe I am
considered a Non resident Alien and don't have to use
the W-4 FORM BUT THE 1040 NR. Can you please advise the
eqivalent form to the w-4 to enable my employer to
deduct the taxes.
What would be my tax liability on a income of 35 k till
year end. Please also let me know how much would it
cost me to do the income tax returms thru you company.
I have  wife and kid who are on TD dependent visa
alsong with. My employer is currently deducting based
on teh w-4 form which i filled up as I did not know
about the non resident Alien.
Also can a TN visa holder incorporate a us company and
work for his own company.
Thanks in advance,
M XXXXXXX.
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david ingram replies:
Your employer is deducting properly.  If you file a
1040NR, you will pay much higher taxes.  The proper way
to prepare your US tax return is to file a joint 1040
US return with your wife.  This gives you a full
standard deduction and significantly lower income tax
rates. than a 1040NR would calculate.
We would add your Canadian Income to the US return and
exempt it with a form 2555 as a resident alien (for tax
purposes - not immigration) or depending upon the
figures, might claim a foreign tax credit.
I would charge you between $700 and $1,400 Canadian to
look after the US and Canadian returns.
Your US tax should be less than $3,000 for your federal
return.  If you live in a taxed state, there would also
be a state tax.
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