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Globe and Mail – How to be a tax-smart snowbird with property in the U.S.

David Altro & Matt Altro published in the Globe and Mail on 5 tax traps that US citizens living in Canada need to be aware of to ensure they avoid tax pitfalls.

| March 7th, 2018|Categories: All, Cross Border News, Cross Border Tax & Estate Planning Blog, David A. Altro, Matt C. Altro|Comments Off on Globe and Mail – How to be a tax-smart snowbird with property in the U.S.

Advisor’s Edge – Tax reform: Hits and misses for cross-border clients

Matt Altro was interviewed by Advisor’s Edge to review the US tax reform changes’ impact for Canadians with a cross-border lifestyle, assets and investments.

| February 20th, 2018|Categories: All, Cross Border News, Cross Border Tax & Estate Planning Blog, Matt C. Altro|Comments Off on Advisor’s Edge – Tax reform: Hits and misses for cross-border clients

SnowbirdAdvisor.ca – Know These Essential Rules for How Long Canadian Snowbirds Can Stay in the U.S.

David Altro published an article with SnowbirdAdvisor.ca to explain the essential rules for how long Canadian Snowbirds can stay in the U.S.

| February 17th, 2018|Categories: All, Cross Border News, Cross Border Tax Planning, David A. Altro, Immigration|Comments Off on SnowbirdAdvisor.ca – Know These Essential Rules for How Long Canadian Snowbirds Can Stay in the U.S.

Globe and Mail – US citizens in Canada: Beware these five tax traps

David Altro & Matt Altro published in the Globe and Mail on 5 tax traps that US citizens living in Canada need to be aware of to ensure they avoid tax pitfalls.

| January 22nd, 2018|Categories: All, Cross Border News, David A. Altro, Matt C. Altro|Comments Off on Globe and Mail – US citizens in Canada: Beware these five tax traps

The Benefits of the US Check-the-Box Regulations

The US Check-the-Box Regulations can provide taxpayers with a substantial amount of flexibility and tax planning opportunities.

| January 18th, 2018|Categories: All, Cross Border Tax Planning, Melissa N. Salvador|Comments Off on The Benefits of the US Check-the-Box Regulations

Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders – Unproductive Again

Read about more potential changes coming to the US immigration rules, as President Trump changes the work authorization for H-4 spouses of H1-B visa holders.

| December 15th, 2017|Categories: All, Immigration, Melissa N. Salvador|Comments Off on Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders – Unproductive Again

CJAD Radio Show from 10.09.17: Florida Market and More

The chapter being shared on our blogs is titled Florida Specific Issues, from the book Owning US Property the Canadian Way, Third Edition by David A. Altro.

| November 27th, 2017|Categories: All, David A. Altro, Matt C. Altro, On the Radio|Comments Off on CJAD Radio Show from 10.09.17: Florida Market and More

CTV – Hurricane Irma not expected to deter snowbirds from Florida

CTV News looked to David Altro as a Florida Attorney for his insight on the Florida real estate market & Canadian buyers' perspective on an investment there.

| October 5th, 2017|Categories: Cross Border News, David A. Altro|Comments Off on CTV – Hurricane Irma not expected to deter snowbirds from Florida

Charitable Donations as an Estate Planning Tool After 2016

Due to changes in the Income Tax Act, charitable donations made under a Will may require a re-visit.

| June 16th, 2017|Categories: Cross Border Estate Planning|Comments Off on Charitable Donations as an Estate Planning Tool After 2016

The Importance of Multi-Jurisdictional Powers of Attorney

This blog discussed the importance of understanding multi-jurisdictional powers of attorney for Canadians who travel between Canada and the US.

| May 16th, 2017|Categories: Cross Border Estate Planning|Comments Off on The Importance of Multi-Jurisdictional Powers of Attorney