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TFSAs for U.S. citizens: might be worthwhile with some caveats

Since the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was introduced in 2009, it has been used by Canadians to earn investment income on a tax-free basis. Many U.S. citizens, however, have shied away from this account for several reasons. But should TFSAs really be avoided by all U.S. citizens? While there are some roadblocks to owning ...

US Tax Bulletin: Summary of Biden’s potential proposed tax increases

During his presidential campaign, President-elect Joe Biden had proposed a number of tax changes which could impact US expatriates’ resident in Canada.  With the recent Georgia Senate win, Biden’s Democratic Party will now control both houses of Congress. With control of both Houses of Congress, Biden has a clear path to pursuing his legislative ...

Cross-border success for non-resident business owners

Have you been tuning in to the Zeifmans’ Non-Resident Digital Event Series? So far, we’ve discussed the niche challenges experienced by high net worth individuals, as well as tips and tricks for tech and startups seeking entry into the Canadian market. Today, we’re excited to share the latest installment in the series: Cross-border concerns. ...

The wisdom continues with Zeifmans’ Non-Resident Digital Event Series: High Net Worth Edition

Our Non-Resident Digital Event Series continues, with our second installment, “High Net Worth Edition: Legacy, Preservation, and Optimization”, serving up more wisdom from three new industry experts. Continuing our earlier series of online interviews, followed by a live webinar with one our Nexia International affiliate firms, Zeifmans team members have engaged in value-packed conversations ...

New rules for private funds in Cayman Islands

The Zeifmans team wants to make you aware of the recent changes to financial regulations relating to private funds in Cayman Islands, and we’re pleased to offer the services necessary to align with the new rules. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has released the following information pertaining to the registration process and ongoing ...

The future of Canadian cannabis

If you feel like your understanding of the Canadian cannabis market changes with the wind, you’re not alone. One year after cannabis was legalized in Canada, the regulations have changed a number of times. Particularly in Ontario, the retail strategy seems to be a moving target for producers, who are now facing an issue ...