What happens next?

How to file a us tax return from canada
Total your foreign earned income.
Foreign earned income includes any amounts you earned from a canadian employer or through self-employment while living in canada. It doesn't include any passive income, such as dividends or interest on investments.

Available choices:
* If you're unsure how much you earned on january 1 , 2016, you need to complete your canadian tax return to claim the whole amount. Pay taxes from the current year if you live in canada.;
* Most foreign earned income is tax-deductible. Canadian earned income includes any leftover money you can use to pay off your interest on investments.;
* Foreign earned income includes non-taxable income, such as non-american credits or for-profit charitable donations. Profits from foreign earned income are inactive income, which means they no longer contribute to your taxable income.;
* Rental income, such as if you're renting out a property you own, typically is considered passive income. If you are self-employed, some of your income may be considered passive income, such as returns on capital investments.;
Rental income, such as if you're renting out a property you own, typically is considered passive income. If you are self-employed, some of your income may be considered passive income, such as returns on capital investments.