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Selling U.S. Real Property in 2025: Avoiding Tax Pitfalls and Refund Delays for Canadian Residents

In 2020, Canadians faced critical decisions on what to do with their U.S. real property interests.  Due to travel restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic, many could not visit the U.S. as usual.  At the same time, prices in many U.S. markets increased dramatically – giving Canadians further pause on whether to continue owning their vacation […]

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Strafford Live Webinar, Jan 25, 2022 on U.S.-Canadian Dual Taxation Pitfalls

January 13, 2022

I will be on the panel delivering the upcoming Strafford live webinar on U.S.-Canadian Dual Taxation Pitfalls on Tuesday, January 25, 1:00pm-2:50pm EST. This live 110-minute CPE webinar for tax advisors includes an interactive Q&A. The geographical and demographic similarities between Canada and the U.S. contribute to the world’s most significant trade relationship between the […]

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Canadian COVID-19 Guidelines – Cross-Border Workers

January 11, 2022

On December 29, 2021, Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) updated its guidance with Part VII – Supplemental Guidance (1) which extends administrative relief for Canadian resident cross-border workers in respect of their 2021 income tax obligations.  Individuals concerned about their potential income tax issues because of travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic continue to obtain relief […]

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Tax Advantages for Canadian Students Attending U.S. Universities

January 7, 2022

Thousands of Canadian students pursue their post-secondary studies in the U.S. each year. The cost of attending a U.S. university is generally higher than Canadian schools. Scholarships that U.S. schools offer can have Canadian tax advantages. Tax-Free Scholarship Income Students from Canada attending U.S. schools generally remain Canadian income tax residents and are taxable in Canada on […]

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