Applying for US citizenship before turning 18
Éric Jobidon, fiscaliste, B.A.A., D. Fisc.Applying for US citizenship for a child under the age of 18 is possible, but has tax implications.
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Form T1135: declare foreign-source income
Éric Jobidon, fiscaliste, B.A.A., D. Fisc.Form T1135 is used to report foreign-source income. It is intended for Canadian residents whose cost of such foreign assets exceeds $ 100,000.
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Immigrate to Canada: knowing tax implications prior arrival
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EABefore 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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Non-resident of the US: are you subject to US tax?
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAAs 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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Avoid double taxation, avoid bad surprises!
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EATo avoid double taxation, US citizens and permanent residents residing in Canada benefit from good tax planning.
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Forms 3520-3520-A: RESP tax relief
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAThe Rev. Proc. 2020-17 filed in 2020 provides tax relief for certain foreign trusts, such as RESPs, that would qualify.
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Everything you need to know about selling a US property
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAA 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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Form 5471: increasingly complex
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAUS 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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Request for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EANon-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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Form 8621: reduce the negative effect of PFIC
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAIf, as a US citizen or resident, you own mutual funds, you fall within the definition of passive foreign investment company.
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