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...
by Elena Trigiani | Dec 3, 2014 | Estate Planning, Immigration, Media, Tax Filing Requirements, Tax Planning
Montreal, Quebec – September 3, 2014 On the September 3rd episode of Dollars and Sense on CJAD 800 AM, Matt C. Altro, Cross Border Financial Planner, Partner & COO at Altro Levy LLP and President & CEO at MCA Cross Border Advisors Inc. was our on-air cross...
by Bram C. Lucht, B. Comm., F.Pl. | Dec 1, 2014 | Immigration
The US is a great place to visit, just ask the millions of Canadians who travel there every year. Canadians are legally allowed to stay in the US for up to 6 months, but 6 months just isn’t enough for everyone. Canadians who want to stay in the US for an extended...
