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    Jun 16, 2009, 12:31 AM
    Tax Withholding/Forms for Canadian Intern Working in California for Summer
    Hi,

    What is the tax withholding/rules for a Canadian citizen/resident who will be temporarily working at a US firm for the summer?

    I am not familiar with the new amendments to the Canadian/US tax treaty

    Thank you
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    Jun 16, 2009, 08:48 AM
    If you are working INSIDE the United States, you must withhold at SINGLE rate with either ONE or ZERO exemption.

    If you are working OUTSIDE of the United States, you have NO U.S. income tax liability and should be exempt from withholding on U.S. taxes.

    Whether you are liable for U.S. FICA taxes depends on the visa you are working under.
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