When are my cross-border tax returns due? – Ep.24 On episode #23 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss When are my cross-border tax returns due? Extended Summary of the Podcast: In the episode of “Crossing the 49th,” host Newsglobal delves deep into the intricacies of cross-border tax and financial planning, specifically tailored for…
October 16th, Crypto, 30% IRA withholdings and CRA FTC – Ep.23 On episode #23 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss October 16th, Crypto, 30% IRA withholdings and CRA FTC. Summary: In the latest episode of “Crossing the 49th: The Crossborder Tax and Financial Planning Podcast,” host Newsglobal delves into some frequently asked cross-border…
Cross-Border Tax and Investment Q&A – Episode 18 On episode #18 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we hosted a live Cross-Border Tax and Investment Q&A. On another instalment of cross-border Q&A we discuss various cross-border tax and investment related issues. 0:00 We’re live! 2:05 I inherited a bunch of stocks from my father last year…
Should I sell all my investments before moving to Canada? Key Points Selling all investments before moving to Canada may trigger capital gains taxes in your current country of residence. Canada imposes tax on worldwide income, including gains on investments sold after becoming a resident. Maintaining certain investments might be beneficial, but they must be…
Moved up to Canada with 401k, investments and LLC business assets Key Points Moving to Canada with 401(k) investments and LLC business assets requires careful cross-border tax planning. 401(k) plans can continue to grow tax-deferred, but withdrawals will be taxed in both the U.S. and Canada. LLC business assets may be treated differently under Canadian…
Canadians with US Pensions – Episode 11 On episode #11 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss how US pensions are taxed in Canada. Many of my client receive pension income from the US whether it be traditional government or private US pensions or registered pension payments from 401k or IRA accounts. In this podcast…
Cross-Border Tax QA – FBARs, 1116, IRA Transfers and Other As you can imagine I receive a significant amount of cross-border tax questions each and every week. Given some of these questions are quite frequent I thought it might be helpful to post some answers to some of the most frequently asked cross-border tax questions…
Expat and Cross-Border Tax Deadlines – Episode 10 On episode #10 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss important cross-border and expat tax filing deadlines. Given the potential for large penalty assessment on late tax filings it’s extremely important to not only understand all the US and Canadian tax filing deadlines, but also to ensure…
Common Expat Tax Return Mistakes – Episode 9 On episode #9 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss the most common mistakes I see others making on their cross-border Canadian and US income tax returns. I’ve reviewed a lot of US tax returns from new clients. Given the inherit complexity of cross-border tax returns…
Cross Border Tax Deadline Dates Outlined below are a list of tax deadlines for American’s living in Canada as well as regular Canadian taxpayers and non-residents of Canada. Note that in years where the deadline falls on a holiday it is often moved to the next business day. Deadlines may also be adjusted by Governments…
Need help with estate planning in Victoria Question Hi Phil I got your contact info from my long-term lawyer XXXX XXXXX. He will be helping with my estate matters but I also have a bunch of US based issues, estate planning and investments that I need help with. Not to mention a rather large US…
How to plan for investments before moving back to Canada Question Hi Phil My husband and I are part of your Facebook group for Americans in Canada. We have been following the group for some time and are planning our move back to Canada in the coming year. We both moved down to California 20…
First year filing in Canada with T1135 Question Hi Phil, I came across your website on Google, and I am interested in accounting services to complete my 2021 US Tax Return and my 2020 + 2021 Canadian Tax Return, as well as receive tax planning advice. I am a US Citizen living in Victoria on…
How to transfer large US inheritance to Canada? Question Hi Phil, found you on youtube of all places. Sometime next year I’m going to be receiving a fairly large portfolio inheritance from my late mother in the US. Her lawyer and accountant are going to be working through the last of the estate work and…
Moving to Canada with US Revocable Trust Question Hi Phil I found your contact information online. My husband and I will be moving to Nanaimo from Colorado some time mid next year. Most of our assets are in a revocable trust including investments, our house and a rental property. On on of your blog posts…
Renouncing Citizenship, US investments, Rental CCA and double tax Question Please let me know what your consultation fees are for advising on the questions listed below. I am a 68-year-old, retired, US citizen and Canadian permanent resident since 2018. I am married to a Canadian and live in Quebec. We have assets and income in…
Moving to Canada, working a bit, then retiring Question Hi Phil I came across your website after watching some of your videos on moving to Canada with investments. Quite helpful videos considering how little information there is about our situation online. Let me outline out situation and you can tell me if you can help…
Receiving and inherited ROTH IRA in Canada Question Hi Phil I live in Ottawa and i just got word that I will be receiving and inherited ROTH IRA from my late Grandmother in the next few months. I actually didn’t know what a ROTH IRA was until I looked it up. It’s not massive, but…
Cross-Border Tax and Investment QA – Episode 6 Note: apologies for the audio quality on this one. It will be fixed on the subsequent podcast. On episode #6 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we walk through some common cross-border tax and investment questions that clients have. Question 1: How do I report my US IRA…
Should I transfer my US inheritance to Canada? Question Hi Phil I found you on your expat Youtube channel after doing some googling around to find some answers to some questions that I had. I’ll be receiving an an inheritance from a relative in Texas some time in the next few months. Most of the…
Canadian Tax on Inheritance from the US? Question Hi Mr. Hogan My Mother recently passed away (she lives in the US and I live in Canada) and I’ll be receiving a sizable inheritance some time next year once the estate is fully resolved and wound up. I’m really worried about how much tax I’ll need…
Moving to Canada with Large ROTH IRA Question Hi Phil I stumbled across your site after researching some issues on google. I’ll be moving to Vancouver for work at the end of the year from Texas and I need some help with my US investments. A few years ago I invested in some very speculative…
Moving to Canada with IRA, ROTH IRA and Investments to retire Question Hi Phil My wife is a member of your Facebook group and she thought you would be the perfect person to talk to with respect to our situation. My wife and I still be moving to Victoria early next year. Our kids are…
Top 10 Expat Tax Questions – Expat Tax Podcast On episode #4 of the Expat Tax and Financial Planning Podcast we discuss some of the most asked questions I get from clients regarding cross-border tax and financial planning issues. The top questions discussed on this podcast include: As a US citizen in Canada do I…
Tax implications of moving investments to Canada – Expat Tax Podcast Note: apologies for the quality of the audio. Half of the podcast was recorded in my car. Subsequent recordings will be much more clear. On episode #3 of the Expat Tax and Financial Planning Podcast we discuss some of the tax issues related to…
Thinking of retiring to Canada – Tax and Investment Questions Question Hi Phil I found your contact info through the facebook group for Americans in Canada. Great group by the way, we’ve learned a lot for far. My wife and I (she’s Canadian and I’m American) will be moving to Canada in late 2021 and…
Understanding Form T1135 – Expat Tax Podcast On episode #2 of the Expat Tax and Financial Planning Podcast we discuss form T1135 – Foreign income verification filings. For a comprehensive article on form T1135 and the issues related to foreign asset reporting click here. Form T1135 is required to be filed by tax residents of…
Am I taxed on my inheritance from the US? Question Hi Phil I found your website online after doing some research. Please let know the charge to answer my questions (do you accept paypal?) I received an inheritance from my mother’s estate last month. It will take until 2021 to have the estate settled and…
Everything you Need to Know about form T1135 In addition to income reporting tax forms we also need to complete informational reporting forms for our clients. One example of such forms is form T1135 – foreign income verification statement. What is Form T1135? According to CRA’s official website the first iteration of the T1135 was…
Should I move my investments to Canada? Question Hi Phil I’ve just recently joined the Americans in Canada Facebook page and have been following your posts. All good stuff. We moved to Kelowna last year from California and have a few questions related to our investments in the US. I’m a dual citizen and my…
T1135 and Moving to Canada from Texas Question Hi My wife and I will be moving from Texas to Calgary early in 2021. We’re trying to do as much research on the move as possible. To be honest, the complexities of the tax systems between both Canada and the US is making our heads spin….
How does CRA know about my foreign income in the US? Question I have a bunch of investments in the US that I had before I retired to Canada. It’s not much income right now, but once my IRAs and other pensions start paying distributions it will be fairly significant. I also have stocks in…
Disclosure of ROTH IRA for Canadian Question I am a Canadian citizen living in Toronto and my wife is a U.S. citizen and living in Toronto with PR status. Below is the situation wrt Roth IRA disclosure: Status: • Due to lack of awareness (assumed all retirement accounts are the same and therefore not required…
Late Filing T1135 Under the New VDP Program – US Investments Question I read your article on Canadian voluntary disclosure and T1135 late filing forms. I wanted to ask about how I would go about filing these late forms given the changes to the program. I’ve had my taxes done by a professional accountant in…
IRA, 401k and US Investments for Canadians (FAQ) We meet with a lot of clients who are looking for some guidance on how to handle their US investment accounts. Whether they have moved from the US or inherited US assets from family members these individuals often have the same questions, concerns and tax planning issues….
Living in Canada with US Based Investments? Watch for Complex T1135 Reporting. Canadian taxpayers (including US citizens living in Canada) with US investments may need file CRAs T1135 foreign income verification form. The T1135 form is required whenever a Canadian taxpayer’s cost in foreign property is more than $100,000. Some exceptions do apply however as…
ROTH IRA for Canadians and Newcomers to Canada This post was created to give some information, perspective and strategies to those Canadian residents that currently hold ROTH IRA accounts either within the US or in Canada (through a designated Canadian broker able to manage US assets). If you need help moving your IRA to Canada…
Disclosing Offshore Investment Accounts to CRA – Don’t Let CRA Find Them First. I met with a client a few weeks ago that needed some advice on whether or not to disclose his Swiss offshore investment accounts. I was reminded again by how important it is for Canadians to ensure they not only report income…