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title: Do I pay taxes in Canada if I work remotely for a US company?
description: Ask your employer how they'll pay you while you're in Canada, then use these Canadian and US tax resources to check your filing obligations.
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# Do I pay taxes in Canada if I work remotely for a US company?
## Employer of record options and tax resources for remote workers.
It depends on your situation, so talk to your employer and a tax professional. Many participants keep working remotely for a US-based company during IEC, and the resources below can help you work out what applies to you.
## Working remotely for a US company
Start with your company's HR team. Some companies pay traveling Americans in US dollars. Others set up an "employer of record" so you can be paid in Canadian dollars. Each option has pros and cons, and your employer can help you pick the best fit.
Some reading on employers of record in Canada:
- [Remote: How to use an employer of record in Canada](https://remote.com/blog/eor-peo/how-to-use-employer-of-record-canada)
- [Rippling: Employer of record guide for Canada](https://www.rippling.com/blog/employer-of-record-guide-canada)
- [Bridgewater: Canada EOR](https://bridgewaterti.com/canada-eor/)
## Taxes
We aren't tax professionals. SWAP helps with in-country matters, but anything beyond general advice and forms is outside their scope. These resources may apply to you:
- [The US�Canada tax treaty](https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/the-usa-canada-tax-treaty-explained-14788), which prevents double taxation and includes the tie-breaker rule for residency
- Canada Revenue Agency: [Who has to file a tax return](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/income-tax/personal-income-tax/who-should-file-tax.html)
- [The 183-day rule (deemed residents)](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents/deemed-residents.html)
- IRS: [Foreign Tax Credit](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-tax-credit)
*This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Speak to an accountant, financial planner, your employer or an attorney about your own employment and tax situation.*
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