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Capital Gains

As the US economy strengthens, so does its housing market. Canadian owners of US real estate may continue to enjoy the appreciation of their investment in the US market and subsequently choose to sell their assets at a gain in order capitalize on this growth. While it is a sound investment decision to sell US […]

U.S. vs Canadian Estate Taxation

The U.S. and Canada have considerably different systems of taxation related to the estates of deceased persons.   (a) Estates in Canada For Canadian purposes, a Canadian resident, is deemed to have disposed of all property owned at the date of death at fair market value, thus triggering capital gains tax on any unrealized capital […]

U.S. Taxation of Residents and Non Residents

Due to the wide range of alternatives available to Canadian residents who conduct business in the U.S., this discussion has been restricted to the provision of personal services by Canadians in the U.S. only. Non-residents who are taxable in the U.S. on their U.S. source income must file form 1040 NR by June 15 each […]

US Real Estate

Canadians purchase US property for a variety of reasons. Many Canadians regularly vacation in the US sunbelt or enjoy wintering in a warmer climate each year. Others may want to retire south of the Canadian border and then plan to pass their property on to their children and grandchildren. Still others choose to invest in […]

Tax Compliance

There are more than one million US citizens living in Canada. These individuals remain subject to tax by the IRS on their worldwide income and have annual filing obligations with significant penalties for non-compliance. As Canadian residents, they are also subject to Canadian taxation on worldwide income. This potential for double taxation is largely resolved […]

Dual Citizenship

After spending significant time vacationing in the US, Canadian citizens who enjoy a cross border lifestyle may choose to move to the US permanently. Eventually, they may even become US citizens. There are also more than one million US citizens who are already residents and citizens of Canada. Dual citizens of the US and Canada […]

Double Taxation

Tax Partners accountants have developed expertise to assist clients who face double taxation under the US and Canadian tax systems. Double taxation is a key issue for Canadians with US assets who spend a significant amount of time in the US each year. When Canadian owners of US real estate sell their US assets, they […]