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10-29-2023, 06:25 AM
#11
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 11
FWIW - I commute transborder from Canada.
I do it because I want to live here (property/wife/family etc) - not because I necessarily come out ahead financially (although this is complicated). IMO this should be the key motivator if you are going to commute from outside the USA. Don't expect to make out like a bandit saving taxes.
That being said, here are the pros:
-CAD is very weak at the moment, so every pay check is a big raise
-With NEXUS/Global Entry, the transborder commute is a non-issue and really virtually no different than commuting within the US
-Service to most/all major Canadian cities on DAL is excellent with good frequency, plus recip jumpseat with all large Canadian carriers.
-Still get the benefits of Canadian single-payer health care system while also having access to more timely US care if required through DAL insurance
-Because Canada and the US have a tax treaty, taxes are fairly straightforward and you won't get dinged twice - in fact due to some grey areas and exemptions I pay less than I would if I were working in Canada (note though that I still pay more than if I were simply living and working in the US - you will owe the Canadians at the end of the year - right now the weak dollar more than makes up for this).
Cons:
-When COVID v2 happens, the commute will probably be virtually impossible again
-Unless you live in a city with mainline service, you will not have access to the physical FD Jump for your commutes. This can disrupt the commute but if you live in a large market with lots of frequency it isn't a huge problem.
-Everyone you work with will ask you if Letterkenny is really the way things are up there???
Food for thought, I suspect many of the aspects of my commute apply to other jurisdictions with similar tax treaties etc. Best of luck!
I do it because I want to live here (property/wife/family etc) - not because I necessarily come out ahead financially (although this is complicated). IMO this should be the key motivator if you are going to commute from outside the USA. Don't expect to make out like a bandit saving taxes.
That being said, here are the pros:
-CAD is very weak at the moment, so every pay check is a big raise
-With NEXUS/Global Entry, the transborder commute is a non-issue and really virtually no different than commuting within the US
-Service to most/all major Canadian cities on DAL is excellent with good frequency, plus recip jumpseat with all large Canadian carriers.
-Still get the benefits of Canadian single-payer health care system while also having access to more timely US care if required through DAL insurance
-Because Canada and the US have a tax treaty, taxes are fairly straightforward and you won't get dinged twice - in fact due to some grey areas and exemptions I pay less than I would if I were working in Canada (note though that I still pay more than if I were simply living and working in the US - you will owe the Canadians at the end of the year - right now the weak dollar more than makes up for this).
Cons:
-When COVID v2 happens, the commute will probably be virtually impossible again
-Unless you live in a city with mainline service, you will not have access to the physical FD Jump for your commutes. This can disrupt the commute but if you live in a large market with lots of frequency it isn't a huge problem.
-Everyone you work with will ask you if Letterkenny is really the way things are up there???
Food for thought, I suspect many of the aspects of my commute apply to other jurisdictions with similar tax treaties etc. Best of luck!
10-29-2023, 07:34 AM
#13
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,890
Originally Posted by PW123B
FWIW - I commute transborder from Canada.
I do it because I want to live here (property/wife/family etc) - not because I necessarily come out ahead financially (although this is complicated). IMO this should be the key motivator if you are going to commute from outside the USA. Don't expect to make out like a bandit saving taxes.
That being said, here are the pros:
-CAD is very weak at the moment, so every pay check is a big raise
-With NEXUS/Global Entry, the transborder commute is a non-issue and really virtually no different than commuting within the US
-Service to most/all major Canadian cities on DAL is excellent with good frequency, plus recip jumpseat with all large Canadian carriers.
-Still get the benefits of Canadian single-payer health care system while also having access to more timely US care if required through DAL insurance
-Because Canada and the US have a tax treaty, taxes are fairly straightforward and you won't get dinged twice - in fact due to some grey areas and exemptions I pay less than I would if I were working in Canada (note though that I still pay more than if I were simply living and working in the US - you will owe the Canadians at the end of the year - right now the weak dollar more than makes up for this).
Cons:
-When COVID v2 happens, the commute will probably be virtually impossible again
-Unless you live in a city with mainline service, you will not have access to the physical FD Jump for your commutes. This can disrupt the commute but if you live in a large market with lots of frequency it isn't a huge problem.
-Everyone you work with will ask you if Letterkenny is really the way things are up there???
Food for thought, I suspect many of the aspects of my commute apply to other jurisdictions with similar tax treaties etc. Best of luck!
I do it because I want to live here (property/wife/family etc) - not because I necessarily come out ahead financially (although this is complicated). IMO this should be the key motivator if you are going to commute from outside the USA. Don't expect to make out like a bandit saving taxes.
That being said, here are the pros:
-CAD is very weak at the moment, so every pay check is a big raise
-With NEXUS/Global Entry, the transborder commute is a non-issue and really virtually no different than commuting within the US
-Service to most/all major Canadian cities on DAL is excellent with good frequency, plus recip jumpseat with all large Canadian carriers.
-Still get the benefits of Canadian single-payer health care system while also having access to more timely US care if required through DAL insurance
-Because Canada and the US have a tax treaty, taxes are fairly straightforward and you won't get dinged twice - in fact due to some grey areas and exemptions I pay less than I would if I were working in Canada (note though that I still pay more than if I were simply living and working in the US - you will owe the Canadians at the end of the year - right now the weak dollar more than makes up for this).
Cons:
-When COVID v2 happens, the commute will probably be virtually impossible again
-Unless you live in a city with mainline service, you will not have access to the physical FD Jump for your commutes. This can disrupt the commute but if you live in a large market with lots of frequency it isn't a huge problem.
-Everyone you work with will ask you if Letterkenny is really the way things are up there???
Food for thought, I suspect many of the aspects of my commute apply to other jurisdictions with similar tax treaties etc. Best of luck!
10-29-2023, 08:33 PM
#17
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: Relaxed
Posts: 6,949
Originally Posted by Forgotmyhat
Then that would be Colombia, not Columbia.
10-29-2023, 09:22 PM
#18
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: retired 767(dl)
Posts: 5,724
Originally Posted by TransWorld
You would be amazed at the number of people who do not know the difference. Just like people flying into Austria, expecting to be in Sydney.
10-30-2023, 04:28 AM
#19
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 3,117
Originally Posted by badflaps
Nebraska?.............
10-30-2023, 06:38 AM
#20
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,233
I had a friend who lived in Lima, Peru and commuted to ATL.
They liked it for a while, but ended up moving to the US after a few years.
If you have ties to Colombia or speak the language just go for it.
We have a great job to do just that, enjoy the adventure; if it doesn’t work out you can always move to Peachtree City.
They liked it for a while, but ended up moving to the US after a few years.
If you have ties to Colombia or speak the language just go for it.
We have a great job to do just that, enjoy the adventure; if it doesn’t work out you can always move to Peachtree City.
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