Date: Tuesday March 28, 2006
Time: 10:22 AM -0800
QUESTION:
I just moved to the USA on a K1 visa from Canada (will be getting married at
the end of next month). According to the US consulate I need both a Social
Security card and an Employment Authorization Document in addition to my K1
visa to work in the United States. My Canadian employer would like to
transfer me to a US office once the paperwork is complete so I can continue
my old job. What I am wondering is this...other than possible tax
complications, is it legal for me to work for the Canadian office while I'm
waiting for my EAD or do I still need an EAD since I'm now living in the
USA? Right now I'm on unpaid leave. Thank you.
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david ingram replies:
As long as you are working for your Toronto employer on-line from home,
there should not be any problem. However your tax liability will be to the
USA - NOT Canada - Make sure that your Canadian employer does NOT deduct EI,
CPP or Canadian Income Tax.
When filing your 2006 joint return with your husband, you will need to fill
out a Schedule C.
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