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US Vacation Home Rules
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 may decide the rent the homes out during certain periods […]
While you were away
September 8, 2014The weather this summer in the Lower Mainland was one of the best in memory. So while you (and us) were busy on the water or on the golf course, both countries were busy changing and tweaking tax laws as they apply to individuals in a cross-border environment. Internal Revenue Service – Streamlined Program Changes […]
IRS Streamlined Procedures – Update on Non-Residency Requirements
July 31, 2014On June 18th, the IRS released revisions to the Streamlined Procedures. Our June 19th blog entry summarized these changes and raised concerns over the non-residency requirement. In particular, the requirement that a person spend more than 330 days outside the U.S. in each of the last three years may disqualify snowbirds, business travelers and frequent […]
US Tax Confusion for US Persons in Canada
Many U.S. persons living in Canada are angry, scared or confused about their US tax obligations and the new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”). The internet is buzzing with stories of massive penalties, crippling professional fees and denied entry into the U.S., some of which may be partly true. Contrary to the internet, most […]
