US citizens who are resident in Canada and own an interest in a corporate professional practice (such as a medical practice ) should consider their exposure to the passive foreign investment corporation (PFIC) rules. Canadian practitioners may be aware of the potential impact of the PFIC rules on Canadian mutual funds held by US citizens outside an RRSP. However, the scope of the rules extends beyond Canadian mutual funds.
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