I am a Canadian worked remotely for US company as "Independent Contractor" and received 1099-NEC form. I have never been in USA. Should I file tax in USA ?

shoreshir · ‎April 12, 2022

MaryK4 · ‎April 12, 2022

If you did not work in the U.S. and are not a citizen or resident alien, you do not have to file a U.S. tax return.

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DavidD66 · ‎April 12, 2022

You can just ignore the 1099-NEC. You don't need to file a US tax return and you don't need to notify the IRS.

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MaryK4 · ‎April 12, 2022

If you did not work in the U.S. and are not a citizen or resident alien, you do not have to file a U.S. tax return.

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shoreshir · ‎April 12, 2022

Thanks,

No, I am not a U.S. citizen, and never been present in the U.S.. So I guess I can ignore the 1099-NEC form they sent me, right?

Would I need to inform IRS by any means? any form?

DavidD66 · ‎April 12, 2022

You can just ignore the 1099-NEC. You don't need to file a US tax return and you don't need to notify the IRS.

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