by Irina Matco, B. Comm., F. Pl. | Jun 29, 2020 | Tax Planning
Employee stock options have become an increasingly popular form of compensation, especially for start-ups and tech companies in Canada and the US. They are designed to be mutually beneficial to employees and employers. A stock option gives an employee the right... 
by Samuel Platel, F. Pl. | May 26, 2020 | Estate Planning, Tax Planning
What Is US Estate Tax? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposes estate taxes on US citizens, US residents, and some non-residents. Estate tax is calculated using an individual’s worldwide estate. One’s total US estate tax liability is subject to applicable... 
by Irina Matco, B. Comm., F. Pl. | May 11, 2020 | News, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
As you may be aware, US citizens living abroad, including those living in Canada, have an obligation to report and pay taxes on their worldwide income. They do so by filing annual tax returns as well as by complying with various foreign account reporting requirements.... 
by Tarun Suri CPA, CA, QAFP | May 11, 2020 | News, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting individuals on a global scale, with governments across the world responding in myriad ways. In the US, the federal government has enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The act contains... 
by Matt C. Altro B. Comm., F. Pl., CFP® (CAN), CFP® (US) | May 7, 2020 | Article, News, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
Matt Altro was recently interviewed by Brenda Bouw from the Globe and Mail to explain the various financial relief programs available to US persons living in Canada from both the US and Canadian governments. The article was published on May 7, 2020 and discusses the... 
by Sherry Zheng CPA (Delaware), MTax | May 6, 2020 | News, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Canada has announced a series of measures to help businesses in response to the hardship caused by COVID-19, including an extension of GST/HST payments up to June 30 for a particular period. GST/HST filing and payment deadlines vary depending on your GST/HST filing... 
