I Don’t Want To Pay FIRTPA
Question I’m a Canadian, selling a house in the US, and just read about this FIRPTA thing! I don’t want to pay this! Is there
Do I Need FBAR’s?
Question: I’m an American, living in Canada, with my Canadian husband. A few years ago I received an inheritance from some US family. The estate
Canadian Owns a Roth IRA: Problem?
Question: I’m a Canadian, and have been living in the US for the last three years. I’m planning on staying here for longer, and read
Things US Citizens In Canada Should Avoid
Question I’m trying to figure out what accounts a US citizen in Canada should avoid. Google helps, but there are so many results I don’t
Getting Married
Question: Hi, I’m a Canadian living/working in Arizona, and my partner is American. We have talked about maybe moving to Canada in the future, and
Leaving For The US
Question Hi Cam, question for you: I’m thinking of moving to the US soon, and want to make sure I do things correctly. What can
US Citizen In Canada–US Pension?
Question I’m a retired school teacher living in Canada, but am also a US citizen. I’m 59 this year, and am looking at taking my
T1135 – Reporting US Accounts
Question “I’m a US Citizen and new Canadian resident for 2019. I am filing my Canadian taxes, and need to fill out the T1135. I
In The US On “L” Visa
Question “My husband and I are working in the US right now. He’s on a L1 visa, and I’m an L2. We’ve been here since
Left Canada, Do I File A Tax Return?
Question I moved to the US in 2018, and filed an emigrant tax return in 2018 too. This year, I meet the non-resident requirements, so
Withholding Tax on IRA
Question I’m a Canadian citizen who used to work in the US (retired now.) I still have an IRA account, and I would like to
In The US For A Job
Question “I’m a Canadian citizen, and am moving to the US for a new job. My family is going to stay in Canada, and I