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American Same Sex Couples in Canada: Tax Effects of the Recent Supreme Court Decision in Windsor v. US

Andersen 08/27/2013
On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court overturned Section 3 of the US Federal Defense of Marriage Act, more commonly known as “DOMA”. The effect of this decision is that the U.S. federal government is now required to recognize lawful same-sex marriages where the ...
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US Tax vs. Canadian Tax

Andersen 12/03/2012
There are many similarities between the U.S. and Canada, but there are some significant distinctions between U.S. and Canadian tax law especially for U.S. citizens resident in Canada, including permanent residents of the US (“green-card” holders). For the unwary those distinctions may result in substantial ...
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US Persons Holding Non-U.S. Mutual Funds

Andersen 11/20/2012
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who hold certain investments may unknowingly be subject to adverse US tax implications where the investments are characterized as investments in Passive Foreign Investment Companies (“PFICs”). PFICs include non-U.S. mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) ...
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Alert for Parents: Education Savings Plans and U.S. Tax Issues

Andersen 01/01/1970
Children. From the moment they’re born you start planning for their future. And like a lot of good parents, you start to save money for their future education early. Both Canada and the U.S. have great education savings programs whereby generally any plan earnings are ...
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US Tax Reform Implications for Canadians

US Tax Reform Implications for Canadians

Andersen 01/01/1970
Lunch and Learn Seminar June 8, 2017 Join Steven Flynn and Jay Park for an overview of current US tax reforms and what they mean for Canadians with property and business interests in the U.S. Details are below (click the poster to download). Lunch is ...
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Operation Christmas Child is Underway

Andersen 01/01/1970
As the holidays approach, we at W.L. Dueck feel more and more thankful for our challenging yet rewarding work in cross-border tax. What better way to celebrate than to give to those in need? This year, we took part in packing gift boxes for Samaritan’s ...
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Strafford – PFIC Presentation January 7, 2016 – Additional Material

Andersen 01/01/1970
On January 7, 2016, together with Strafford Publications, Steven Flynn will be presenting on Passive Foreign Investment Companies. In his section of the presentation, Steven will discuss information and tools to help you complete IRS Form 8621 – Information Return by a Shareholder of a ...
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FATCA: Transfer of Banking Information to IRS – Steven Flynn Interviewed by CTV

Andersen 01/01/1970
Steven Flynn was interviewed by Amy Legate-Wolfe at CTVnews.ca on the topic of dual and U.S. citizens resident in Canada and the impact of the Internal Revenue Services’ FATCA legislation on their banking information. http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/why-some-canadians-bank-info-is-being-sent-to-irs-1.2477572
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US Informational Reporting Requirements for Canadian Corporations with US Business Activities

Andersen 01/01/1970
In addition to filing a U.S. federal income tax return, Canadian corporations engaged in a US trade or business or 25% Canadian-owned U.S. corporations may have a requirement to file IRS Form 5472, Information return of a 25% Foreign-Owned U.S. Corporation or a Foreign Corporation ...
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US Vacation Home Rules

Andersen 01/01/1970
Many Canadian residents took advantage of the depressed US housing market and the strong Canadian dollar during the last few years and have purchased vacation homes in the U.S. Some of these individuals will use their US homes exclusively for their own enjoyment while others ...
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