Globe and Mail – Altro LLP

21 05, 2020

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Globe & Mail – Why an estate freeze makes sense now

We are very pleased to share that partners David A. Altro and Bradley Richard Thompson were asked to prepare a special for The Globe and Mail, which was published on May 20, 2020. Their article titled “Why an estate freeze makes sense now” provides insight into a tax planning opportunity for Canadians which has come to light following the economic impact of COVID19. The article reviews the various factors such as the stock market, Canadian dollar, estate valuations, fair market value and more, which point towards an estate freeze as a tax planning opportunity.

4 05, 2020

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Globe & Mail – Will the current presidential election change U.S. estate tax for Canadians?

We are very pleased to share that David Altro and Avi Guttman were asked to prepare a special for The Globe and Mail, which was published on May 3, 2020. Their article titled “Will the current presidential election change U.S. estate tax for Canadians?” provides insight into how the US estate tax may change with the upcoming US presidential election. The article reviews proposed changes by the Republicans and Democrats, and what this means for Canadians with US estate tax exposure.

13 12, 2019

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Bradley R. Thompson interviewed by “Finance et investissement” about PFICs

David Altro & Avi Guttman published in the Globe and Mail on the US tax filing requirements that Americans living in Canada should know.

11 12, 2019

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Globe & Mail – U.S. tax-filing requirements that Americans living in Canada should know

David Altro & Avi Guttman published in the Globe and Mail on the US tax filing requirements that Americans living in Canada should know.

28 10, 2019

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Globe & Mail – Andrew Scheer is renouncing his U.S. citizenship. Here’s what Americans living in Canada should know

David Altro, Matt Altro, and Alessandro Tortis were invited to prepare a special for The Globe and Mail, which was published on October 28, 2019. Their article titled “Andrew Scheer is renouncing his U.S. citizenship. Here’s what Americans living in Canada should know” the article provides an overview of dual Canadian & American citizenship, expatriation, and the process for renouncing U.S. citizenship.

2 10, 2019

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Globe & Mail – Snowbirds, here’s how to avoid probate on U.S. Sunbelt properties

David Altro, Matt Altro, & Avi Guttman prepared a special article for The Globe & Mail “Snowbirds, here’s how to avoid a probate on U.S. Sunbelt properties”

6 09, 2019

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Globe & Mail – How to Get an ‘A’ in Cross-Border Education Planning

We are very excited to announce that Matt Altro and David Altro were invited to prepare a special for The Globe and Mail, which was published on June 17, 2019. Their article titled “How to Get an 'A' in Cross-Border Education Planning” examines and provides insight into the complicated tax implications that arise when investing in a Canadian Registered Education Savings Plan ("RESP") for both U.S. citizens living in Canada and Canadians moving to the U.S.