Tax ID for Canadian citizens

If they qualify for SSN, they can get SSN, if not, and they qualify for ITIN, they can get ITIN, when filing a return, just like any other foreign national.

What is the purpose of getting tax id?
 
nelsona said:
If they qualify for SSN, they can get SSN, if not, and they qualify for ITIN, they can get ITIN, when filing a return, just like any other foreign national.

What is the purpose of getting tax id?
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so that they can function in US - open bank account, get fishing liscence etc. No they are not elligible to get SSN.


Also at the end of year
 
As I said, they will get ITIN (if dependant of TN, for examle) when the TN files their return in the spring.

But without an SSN, it is very difficult to get any govt ID, nor open a bank account.

That is one of the problems with TD status.
 
Hi Nelsona,
Do you know if TNers should file 1040NR or they have the choice of filing 1040, just like the H-1 holders?
 
Your question is poorly worded, since neither H1 or TN holders have a "choice" to file 1040NR or 1040, if they have spent sufficient days in US. By IRS rules they must file 1040NR if they have not met SPT, and must file "dual-status" (1040NR/1040) if they do meet SPT.

However, citizens of certain countries (including canada) , regardless of work status, can use the tax treaty to file a 1040NR regardless of the number of days they spend in US -- if they meet the treaty definition of residency in another country -- or can file full year 1040 if their treaty has a non-discrimination clause (like canada's)


This is not a tax forum however. forums.serbinski.com is a better place for US/Can cross-border tax questions.
 
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