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Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

International tax

Immigrate to Canada: knowing tax implications prior arrival

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

Before immigrating to Canada, you need to know the different tax implications. We have drawn up some essential elements for you to consider.

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International tax

Non-resident of the US: are you subject to US tax?

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

As a non-resident of the United States, you do not have to file a US tax return. Your US-sourced income may still be subject to US tax.

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American citizen living in Canada

Avoid double taxation, avoid bad surprises!

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

To avoid double taxation, US citizens and permanent residents residing in Canada benefit from good tax planning.

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American citizen living in Canada

Forms 3520-3520-A: RESP tax relief

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

The Rev. Proc. 2020-17 filed in 2020 provides tax relief for certain foreign trusts, such as RESPs, that would qualify.

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International tax

Everything you need to know about selling a US property

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

A non-resident of the United States who wishes to sell a property in the United States has tax obligations. Here's how to comply with US tax rules.

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American citizen living in Canada

Form 5471: increasingly complex

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

US citizens and residents who own more than 10% of the shares of a foreign company or their officers are required to file a Form 5471.

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International tax

Request for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

Non-residents who have tax obligations in the United States can apply for a Taxpayer Identification Number. Here are the main reasons for an ITIN request.

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American citizen living in Canada

Form 8621: reduce the negative effect of PFIC

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

If, as a US citizen or resident, you own mutual funds, you fall within the definition of passive foreign investment company.

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International tax

Rental income in the United States: your tax obligations

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

When a non-resident of the United States owns rental property in the United States, tax obligations arise. An overview.

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American citizen living in Canada

Forms 3520 and 3520-A: avoid penalties

Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EA

As a US citizen or resident of the United States, you must complete Form 3520 in order to postpone your transactions with a foreign trust.

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