(a) were you on a work visa while in USA ? If so which ? Did your visa run out or what ?
- Yes, I was in the USA on an L1 visa working for an employer. The visa did not run out -- I moved to Canada for personal reasons.
(b) How long were you in the USA --- what I am trying to get at is whether you will be considered a long-term resident.
- I moved to the US in August 2023. I filed taxes for 2023 as a resident alien.
(c) Do you have any financial / other connections to the USA ?
- Yes, I have a bank account in the USA and income from a US employer.
"Generally, I would suggest for you to file as a resident for the whole year 2024 --- and no dual status . This is because you are so close to the end of the year, you were paid by the same US entity and taxes withheld ( as if you were in the USA and no 1099- issued, just W-2 ). This will also allow you to use the Standard deduction for the year rather than itemized. "
- My concern with this is that Canada may want me to file taxes for the remainder of December as a resident, meaning I should be a non-resident in the US for the same time period. However, if I did this, would it mean that I could avoid returning to the US to file the 1040-C in 2025, or would I still need to somehow return to the US to file this form?
Thanks for your response!
