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It’s Time to Squash Crohn’s!
We are pleased to announce that Altro & Associates returns as the championship court sponsor for the 4th annual Squash Crohn’s Tournament on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Club CDL! The annual event raises funds [...]
So Patriotism Just Isn’t Your Thing
Many dual Canadian and U.S. citizens have toyed with the idea of renouncing one of their citizenships in order to remove themselves from a taxation system. Seeing as though it is the United States which [...]
Toronto Seminar for Canadians Interested in Arizona Property
Bonnie Altro will be speaking at an Arizona Real Estate seminar in Toronto on Wednesday October 13th from 7:00 Pm to 8:30 PM at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club. Bonnie will inform the attendees about [...]
Matthew Altro earns his CFP® certification
Congratulations to Matthew Altro! Having successfully met all Financial Planning Standards Council certification standards, he has earned the Certified Financial Planner® certification! Cheers Matt!
Moving to the U.S. the Canadian Way
Download the article here (PDF) , or read it below. Why do Canadians move to the US? If you find the weather in Canada difficult, the Sunbelt certainly offers a better weather alternative. If you [...]
Upcoming Montreal Seminars
September 28th 2010 Marriott, Chateau Champlain 1 Du Canada Place Salon Viger Montreal, Quebec H3B 4C9 September 28th 2010 Chateau Royal 3500 Chemin du Souvenir Hall New York Chomedey, Laval, Quebec H7V 1X2 September 29th 2010 Hôtel ALT Quartier DIX30 6500 boulevard de Rome Brossard, Quebec
FIRPTA – Capital Improvements That Increase Your Adjusted Basis
Under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ("FIRPTA"), a person or entity purchasing a U.S. real property interest from a foreign person is required to withhold ten percent (10%) of the amount realized upon [...]
The EB-5 Green Card: A Canadian’s Ticket to Retirement in the U.S.?
This is the time of year when Canadians snowbirds who have been seeking refuge in the U.S. from the Canadian winters start counting the days.
“When did we leave Canada exactly? Was it November 15, honey? How many days have we been gone?”
The magic number is 182. If you are a Canadian and you spend more than your allotted amount of days in the U.S. per year, you may be subject to U.S. income tax on your worldwide income. Beware, Canada will still consider you a resident which may lead to double taxation on your annual income.
The Canadian Way: David Altro discusses new tax issues relating to Canadians owning US real estate
The Canadian Way: David Altro discusses new tax issues relating to Canadians owning US real estate. This article will look at the various tax and estate planning issues facing Canadians with special emphasis on the [...]
Florida Homes Magazine – Toronto
· Brampton, Ontario – May 4, 2010 · Toronto, Ontario – May 5, 2010 Invited by Florida Homes Magazine, David A. Altro will be the guest speaker at their "Investing in Florida Real Estate and [...]