Canadian pilot required to file and pay US taxes while flying in US?
I have just been advised that I and all my fellow company pilots are required to record all flying done for a private Canadian CAR 604 company while point to point within the US, and then file a US tax return and then, based on time spent doing such, and as a percentage of my total time flown, and salary therefore having to pay taxes to the US government. This just was brought to our attention, and my first reaction was that ICAO explicitly has stated, as aircrew flying Internationally, we are exempt from reporting tax returns, as the worldwide implications would be absurd. This is coming from our tax advisors( a very well known reputable International organization).
Has anyone heard of this, and/or complying with such? I really do not want to set a precedent with the IRS, and have my file at their disposable to cause me a lifetime of grief!
Sure appreciate any valued feedback!
Cheers