by Greg Tomkins | Oct 29, 2024 | Estate Planning, Featured, Immigration, Tax Planning, Tax Planning
As the U.S. braces for the upcoming 2024 election, economic, tax, and immigration policies from candidates Trump and Harris are sharply defined and aimed at influencing everything from small business startups to Social Security. Here’s an overview of some key policy...
by Kelvin So | Oct 8, 2024 | Featured, Featured, Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning, Tax Planning
Elevated inflation has driven up consumer prices in recent years, starting in 2022 when the U.S. experienced one of the highest inflation rates in four decades. This spike was largely triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and global events, such as the war in Ukraine,...
by Adam Carris | Oct 1, 2024 | Featured, Featured, Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning, Tax Planning
Moving from the United States to Canada is a significant life change, especially for US citizens and long-term Green Card holders. One major tax concern that can arise during this transition is the imposition by the IRS of the punitive “Covered Expatriate” status,...
by Andrew Vanderhorst | Sep 6, 2024 | Featured, Featured, Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning, Tax Planning
When I married my Canadian spouse, I never imagined how much my life—and my investment strategy—would change. As an American citizen with a well-established U.S.-centric portfolio, the move to Canada presented both challenges and opportunities. I quickly realized that...
by Jessica Lachance | Sep 6, 2024 | Featured, Featured, Immigration, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning, Tax Planning
For Canadians moving to the US, the cost of US health care can be daunting. US residents who don’t have access to an employer group plan must typically find an individual policy on the health care marketplace. These plans can be expensive, depending only on three...
by Jonah Ravel B.A., F.Pl., CFP® (Canada), CFP® (US) | Jul 22, 2024 | Featured, Featured, Health Coverage & Insurance, Immigration
For Canadians moving to the US, the cost of US health care can be daunting. US residents who don’t have access to an employer group plan must typically find an individual policy on the health care marketplace. These plans can be expensive, depending only on three...
