Hi Maria,

Yes, we can assist with this type of filing.

Based on the facts you provided, this would generally be a Canadian non-resident treaty-based return. You are a U.S. citizen, you worked in Canada for only 49 days in 2025, and you received a T4A-NR for the fees paid by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. In cases like this, the return often involves reviewing both the Canadian domestic tax rules and the Canada-U.S. tax treaty to determine the proper filing position.

A few points that may help other readers:

1. A T4A-NR does not necessarily mean the income is fully taxable in Canada.

It reports certain payments made to non-residents, but the final Canadian tax result depends on the nature of the income, the person’s residency, treaty eligibility, and whether any exemption or reduction is available.

2. The Canada-U.S. tax treaty may reduce or eliminate Canadian tax in some situations.

   This depends on the exact facts, including:

   • the type of services performed
   • the number of days worked in Canada
   • who paid the income
   • whether there is a fixed base or permanent establishment in Canada
   • the total compensation and treaty article that applies
3. A return is often still worth filing even if tax was withheld at source.

   In many cases, a non-resident files a Canadian return either to:

   • report the income properly,
   • claim treaty relief,
   • recover excess withholding, or
   • comply with CRA filing requirements.
4. The exact filing approach can vary.

For example, artistic, entertainment, independent contractor, and employment-related income can each raise slightly different issues. The wording on the slip and the underlying contract matter.

Based on the information you shared, our fee to prepare the treaty-based return would be $370, plus disbursements and applicable taxes.
To get started, we would typically need:

• your T4A-NR
• a copy of your passport
• your exact dates of physical presence in Canada in 2025
• confirmation of your U.S. tax residency
• details of any other Canadian-source income in 2025
• a copy of the contract or payment details, if available

Once we review the documents, we can confirm the filing position and next steps.