by Bram C. Lucht, B. Comm., F.Pl. | Mar 8, 2017 | Immigration, Tax Planning
As we battle the end of winter, spring may be right around the corner, but it’s tax season that’s captured the attention of many Canadians. A Liberal Party victory in early 2016 not only brought new leadership to Canada, but several federal tax changes as well. These...
by Matt Altro | Jan 31, 2017 | Health Coverage & Insurance, Immigration, Tax Planning
2017 is upon us and so is the new president. Last Friday, Donald Trump was inaugurated into the highest seat of office in the US. Since Trump announced his intention to run for president, there has been much speculation about the efficacy of his proposed policies. Now...
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...
by Matt C. Altro and Jonah Ravel | Sep 24, 2015 | Estate Planning, Immigration, Retirement Planning, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
In our globally connected world with the competition for foreign talent becoming ever fiercer, global mobility is on the rise. Recognizing the need to develop global leadership, many companies are sending key employees on international assignments, leading to an...
by Matt C. Altro and Jonah Ravel | Sep 8, 2015 | Immigration
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa, sometimes referred to as the “gold card,” has become a popular U.S. immigration route for high net worth individuals over recent years. The EB-5 program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), gives a...
by Matt C. Altro and Wilton Chan | Jun 4, 2015 | Immigration, Retirement Planning
Spending time in the US may lead to US tax obligations Many Snowbirds spend the winter in the US Sunbelt to escape the harsh Canadian weather. In fact, roughly 82% of Florida’s vacationers are Canadian snowbirds. Are you one of them? If so, you may be subject to tax...