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Now is the time for some year-end mutual fund and ETF planning!

If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad, you have undoubtedly heard about some of the U.S. tax issues and challenges associated with Canadian mutual funds and exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) which are generally considered to be “passive foreign investment companies” (“PFICs”). If you have not heard, or would like a refresher on the topic, […]

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US Informational Reporting Requirements for Canadian Corporations with US Business Activities

November 3, 2014

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 Engaged in a US Trade or Business. This form is […]

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Update on IRS Streamlined Procedures – Non-residency Requirements

October 14, 2014

On October 13, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service issued further guidance to their revised rules and guidelines on the Streamlined Procedures. We previously wrote about the IRS Streamlined Procedures and a link to our previous blog entry is here http://wldtax.com/internal-revenue-service-announces-changes-streamlined-program In June 2014 when the revised rules were released, we expressed concern over the nonresident […]

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US Vacation Home Rules

October 11, 2014

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 […]

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