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6 12, 2013

The Globe & Mail – Borders Complicate Gifts to Heirs

David A. Altro was recently interviewed for an article which has appeared in the Report on Business section of The Globe & Mail newspaper. In the article, David explains some of the obstacles a Canadian may face when leaving Canadian or US real estate to their heirs if they are living in the US. Click here [...]

30 10, 2013

David A. Altro Interviewed on CTV News

October 27, 2013 - Canadian Snowbirds Take Flight On October 27, 2013 CTV News invited Altro LLP's Managing Partner David A. Altro for a live on-air interview. As the Snowbirds take flight to warmer climates found in Florida and other Sun Belt states, David spoke to what they should be aware of if they are purchasing [...]

28 10, 2013

Matt C. Altro on CHCH Square Off

Toronto, ON - October 2, 2013 - US Travel Rules Could Change Matt C. Altro, Cross Border Financial Planner, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Altro LLP, was recently interviewed by Mark Hebscher and Liz West on the Ontario television show Square Off airing on CHCH television. This was a special feature on cross border planning [...]

25 10, 2013

The Vancouver Sun – Glory Restored

Jonah Z. Spiegelman, lead of our western Canada practice and based in Vancouver, BC, was recently interviewed for an article in the Vancouver Sun newspaper. In the article, Jonah reviews some of the real estate trends that Canadians are following when purchasing in the US and what Snowbirds need to be aware of and plan for [...]

24 10, 2013

24hrs Newspaper – Snowbirds Beware

Matt C. Altro was recently interviewed for an article which has appeared in the Finance section of the 24hrs newspaper in Toronto and Vancouver. In the article, Matt answers commonly asked questions about the potential for more days in the US for Canadians, and the possible consequences of doing so. Snowbirds Beware - US bill could [...]

9 10, 2013

The Montreal Gazette – Tax strategy: Inheritance can affect level of social assistance

David A. Altro is a regular contributor to Paul Delean's business column in the Montreal Gazette, please scroll down to read David's answer to a reader's question. Tax strategy: Inheritance can affect level of social assistance PAUL DELEAN The Gazette Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Questions about inheritances and their effect on taxes and social assistance were [...]

3 09, 2013

David A. Altro & Matt C. Altro Featured in the Montreal Gazette September 3, 2013

David A. Altro and Matt C. Altro are regular contributors to Paul Delean's business column in the Montreal Gazette, please scroll down to read David and Matt's answer to the reader question. Tax strategy: Liquidating U.S. inheritance can be tricky PAUL DELEAN The Gazette Tuesday, September 3, 2013 How to liquidate a U.S. inheritance was among [...]

4 06, 2013

David A. Altro Featured in the Montreal Gazette Tuesday, May 28, 2013

David A. Altro is a frequent contributor to Paul Delean's business column in the Montreal Gazette, please scroll down to read David's answer to the second question. Tax strategy: Donating a painting can pay off PAUL DELEAN The Gazette Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Donating a painting and buying a Florida condo were among the topics raised [...]

12 04, 2013

David A. Altro Interviewed on CTV’s Canada AM

Toronto, Ontario - April 12, 2013 - Tips to Buying Real Estate in Florida On April 12, 2013 Canada AM, television's morning star and Canada's most watched national morning newsmagazine, invited Altro LLP's Managing Partner David A. Altro to their CTV studio for a live on-air interview. In light of BMO Private Bank's recent report on [...]

23 01, 2013

Tax strategy: Transferring U.S. property can be costly

David A. Altro is a frequent contributor to Paul Delean's business column in the Montreal Gazette. Click here to view the article online or scroll down to read David's answer to the second question. Tax strategy: Transferring U.S. property can be costly PAUL DELEAN The Gazette Monday, January 21, 2013 What happens to RRSPs when the [...]