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CJAD Radio – Welcome Home Snowbirds & the Florida Market
Listen to the April 2018 CJAD radio show, where David Altro discusses essential cross border issues for snowbirds who are looking to invest in Florida real estate.
Pilot Program: USCIS Processing L-1s for Canadian Citizens
Discussing the implementation of the USCIS/CBP L-1 pilot program for Canadian, which will affect the application procedure and processing time for the popular visa.
SnowbirdAdvisor.ca – Dispelling the Myth of the “30 Day Rule” for Canadian Snowbirds
David Altro published an article with SnowbirdAdvisor.ca to explain the essential rules for how long Canadian Snowbirds can stay in the U.S.
LLCs: Good for Americans, Bad for Canadians
The LLC is often recommended by U.S. tax professionals as one of the best ways to own property in the U.S. But the LLC is not a good ownership structure for Canadian residents.
BNN – Talking Tax: Cross-border tax tips
Matt Altro was interviewed by BNN for “Talking Tax” to discuss cross border tax tips for Americans living in Canada, Canadians with US rental property and Canadians moving to the US.
CJAD Radio – Snowbirds Buying, Owning & Selling US Property
Listen to a January 2018 CJAD radio show, where David Altro discusses snowbirds buying, owning and selling US property among other essential cross border issues.
Human Resources Director – Canadians face uncertain road to working in US
Melissa Salvador was interviewed by Human Resources Director to explain who is eligible to apply for the H1-B visa, and which industries will be most affected by the changes surrounding it.
BNN – Some snowbirds can save $13,000 with this tax tip
Matt Altro was interviewed by BNN for "Your Money Month" to discuss tips for Snowbirds and a potential RRSP tax tip for Canadians moving to the US.
Avoid Overstaying Your Visit to the United States: The I-94
This blog discusses the re-validation of the I-94 (US Arrival and Departure Record), which is an important consideration for Canadians to ensure that they do not overstay their visit to the US.
Globe and Mail – Increase your retirement nest egg by spending more time south of the border
Matt Altro & David Altro published in the Globe and Mail on how to increase your retirement nest egg by spending more time south of the border with lower tax rates