Treatment of Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) is a prized tool for founders to raise capital and for early investors to utilize in building equity that can be practically tax ...
Taxation of Immigrants to Israel: A Canadian Perspective
For many Canadians, making Aliyah—immigrating to Israel—is a significant life decision rooted in cultural, religious, or personal reasons. However, it’s also a complex financial transition that requires a thorough understanding ...
US Tax: Is the One Big Beautiful Bill For Me?
You’ve seen the red-carpet rollout for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), the flurry of articles, webinars and analysis that ensued, but are still wondering…what does this have to ...
Selling a U.S. Property – Should One File a Form 8288 for a Deduction in U.S. Taxes?
Canadians who want to sell their vacation properties in the U.S. are surprised to discover that the IRS requires 15% withholding on the gross proceeds they will receive on the ...
Attention Snowbirds: Your U.S. Stay May Trigger Tax Obligations
For Canadian snowbirds who spend extended periods in the U.S., it’s important to be aware that your time south of the border could trigger U.S. tax filing requirements. Even if ...
Net Investment Income Tax Ruling, and Good News for US Expats
IRS Overruled & Potential Refunds If you are a US expat taxpayer, the latest court ruling comes as welcome news to you. A US federal court has overturned a controversial ...
What Trump’s Victory Means to Canadians Doing Business in the U.S. and American Expatiates Living in Canada
Donald Trump’s victory coupled with what appears to be a Republican sweep of both houses of Congress sets the stage for tax legislation to be passed early in Trump’s term. ...
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 ...
New digital leadership strategies for building corporate culture with a hybrid workforce
Many employees were in survival mode for the last two years as remote work became the norm. Now that workplaces are preparing for a hybrid model, it’s time to acknowledge ...