by Edwin Wong CFA, CAIA, FRM | Mar 28, 2019 | Investment Planning, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
In this day and age of 24/7 integrated and electronic global markets, capital is generally mobile and easily flows around the world as investors seek higher investment returns. Of course, human constructs such as political borders, capital controls, national...
by Nancy Zheng, B. Comm, CPA, CMA | Feb 28, 2019 | Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
On January 28, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the tax season will open, and the IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns. It’s that time where taxpayers should start looking into what the implications of the 2018 tax reforms...
by Sherry Zheng CPA (Delaware), MTax | Apr 18, 2018 | Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Many Canadians, especially those who have recently moved to Canada, own assets outside of Canada. Foreign property ownership can be dangerous if you are not aware of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) filing requirement for certain foreign assets — in fact, failure...
by Sherry Zheng CPA (Delaware), MTax | Jan 25, 2018 | Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Withholding Tax on Rental Income Paid to US Persons in Canada If you are an American investor in the Canadian rental market, you are required to pay income tax in Canada. Generally, when you receive rental income in Canada, the payer (the tenant or an agent) has to...
by Elena Trigiani | Sep 27, 2016 | News, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Matt C. Altro was recently interviewed by Melissa Shin from Advisor’s Edge to analyze the consequences and opportunities when it comes to crossing the Canada/US border with retirement accounts. The analysis was published in the September edition of the Advisor’s Edge...
by Matt C. Altro B. Comm., F. Pl., CFP® (CAN), CFP® (US) | May 3, 2016 | Health Coverage & Insurance, Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
In February, I discussed the leading presidential candidates’ positions on tax and health care on CJAD 800AM, reviewing the platforms of Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Last week, The Atlantic published a US presidential race cheat sheet...