by Matt C. Altro B. Comm., F. Pl., CFP® (CAN), CFP® (US) | Oct 28, 2019 | Article, Immigration, News, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Globe & Mail – Andrew Scheer is renouncing his U.S. citizenship. Here’s what Americans living in Canada should know With the 2019 Canadian election season now over we are very pleased to announce that Matt Altro, David Altro, Alessandro Tortis were invited...
by Samuel Platel, F. Pl. | Sep 6, 2019 | Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
An overview to get you ready for the land of opportunity Whether it’s for family reasons, an exciting new work opportunity, the warmer climate, or something else entirely, moving to the U.S. from Canada is no small feat. Assuming you can find a suitable health...
by Samuel Platel, F. Pl. | Jun 25, 2019 | Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
For some Canadians, a new life is waiting in one of 49 states south of the border. But with every new beginning comes some other beginning’s end. For most Canadians moving south, that other beginning’s end is called departure tax (also known as a deemed disposition...
by Irina Matco, B. Comm., F. Pl. | Jun 13, 2019 | Estate Planning, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Over the years it has become increasingly popular for Canadians to own real estate in U.S., especially in Florida. The warm climate of the Sunshine State provided an attractive escape to the harsh Canadian winters for the snowbirds. But with the rise in the U.S dollar...
by Tarun Suri CPA, CA, QAFP | Jun 13, 2019 | Investment Planning, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
It’s not uncommon for high net worth US citizen living in Canada to earn a substantial part of their income through a US business. Conventional wisdom may dictate to leave the corporate surplus within a corporation to benefit from tax deferral. Consequently, these...
by Tarun Suri CPA, CA, QAFP | Mar 28, 2019 | Investment Planning, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
High net worth US citizens already have significant restrictions and onerous compliance obligations to manage when living in Canada. While several issues can be remedied by following simple guidelines, such as avoiding a Canadian TFSA, other issues can fall under...
