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  • Nov 30, 2008, 12:34 AM
    vetcogray
    How do I file without w2
    Hi Everyone
    I am a green card holder who has been working in canada for the last 2 years getting paid in canadian dollars by a canadian company.
    I do not get a w2
    How do I file US taxes
    The 1040 form says to attach a w2 , but I don't have one
    Is it a 1040 I should use to file?do I put in how much canadian money I earned?
    I do not want to file a 1040NR as I may lose my green card.Any advise welcomed
    Thanks
    Stuart
  • Dec 1, 2008, 04:22 AM
    MukatA

    A green card holder must file resident tax return.
    For foreign income, you do not need W2 or attach it. Only if IRS enquires you, you will show proof like bank statement or salary statement.
  • Dec 1, 2008, 10:09 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Like MukatA said, as a green card holder, you must file a resident tax return (Form 1040).

    You should be able to file the Foreign Income Exclusion (Form 2555) to exclude most, if not all, of your Canadian income.

    If you make more than $85,000, you should also be able to claim the Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116) to get credit for the Canadian taxes paid on the amounts OVER $85,000.

    I suspect that you will owe NO U.S. taxes at all.
  • Jan 29, 2009, 12:40 AM
    vetcogray

    Should I file a 1040ez or the standard 1040 form?
  • Jan 29, 2009, 01:58 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    To file either Form 2555 or 116, you MUST file Form 1040.

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