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Level 15

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@BeanLou , since you did not elaborate , I am going to assume that (a) you both have SSN, ; (b) both have work permit; (c) you both have lived in the USA long enough to meet the substantial Presence Test.

In such a case , your working for a Candian entity and performing the work in the USA, would mean that for US purposes, your income is sourced to USA..

You file form 1040 , jointly with your spouse  ( for max tax benefit, usually ). TurboTax supports the preparation and filing of such returns.

You will also be subject to US Social Security & medicare taxes ---- Canada and US have  Totalization agreement and thus you will pay  such taxes to only one taxing authority with a certificate  from that authority showing that you are covered.

Note that because you will be working for a Candain entity,  if you choose to pay Social Security & Medicare to the USA, you will have to pay the full 15.3% as a self-employed -- you file Schedule-C  and Schedule-SE.

 

Does this make sense ?  Is there more I can do for you ?

 

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