Hi Everyone, looking for a tax expert!
OK here we go
I am a green card holder who transferred from Louisiana to canada for the last 2 years I am getting paid in canadian dollars by the canadian division of the US company.
I will not get a w2 for 2008 as I never received any US salary in 2008 , only canadian (147000 can dollars)
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how do I file US taxes without a w2?
Do I need to file Louisiana taxes & federal? I was only in the US for 5 days last year
Can I file a 1040ez? I have no stocks , 401k etc, property in USA only some vehicles registered there
I got married to a canadian in 2008 however she does not have a ssn, so can I claim her in my taxes as a dependent or would I be better claiming single?
how do I file for an extension until I get all ths figured out... I do not want to file a 1040NR as I may lose my green card.
Can't I just file wages as zero and no w2
Do I need to send IRS copy of Canadian T4 and at what rate would I convert canadian to us dollars if they want to know my salary in equivalent us dollars
Any advise welcomed I want to keep it as simple if that is at all possible!!
Thanks
Stuart

On your return, you must report your world wide income. If you paid taxes in the foreign country, you will claim credit for taxes paid in the foreign country by filing Form 1116. You do not need W2 to report your foreign income. You your own record like payment slips, bank statements, or salary certificate from employer. You will need this only when IRS questions you.

Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: U.S. Citizen or Resident with Foreign Income (http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/03/us-citizen-or-resident-with-foreign.html)

He can claim the Foreign Income Exclusion (Form 2555), but only for part of his salary. He will pay taxes on the non-excluded part, and can claim the Foreign Tax Credit on the taxes assessed against the non-excluded portion of his salary.

This return is exceptionally complicated and should be done by an experienced tax professional.