CSANews 127 » Bird talk

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

Do days spent in Puerto Rico count towards our number of days spent in the U.S. for either immigration or IRS purposes?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

My wife and I own a property in Florida. I need to complete Form 8840. Do we need to each complete a form, or only one of us, or one form with both names on it?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

When Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) asks if we own a foreign property worth more than $100,000 CDN, are we only required to respond YES once we have sold the said property…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

Is someone with a DUI conviction permitted to enter the U.S.?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

Are emergency medical insurance premiums paid by snowbirds to Canadian insurance companies for travel to the U.S. tax deductible on our Canadian returns?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

We travel to the U.S. back and forth every year. We also travel internationally (usually the U.K.). Would you please tell us what we should invest in…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

We want to take our grandchildren to the United States through land-border crossing to Disneyland, California. Can they go without COVID vaccinations?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

I just read (cover to cover) the spring issue. Absolutely invaluable info for newbies, as well as grizzled vets!

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

Does anyone have an update on the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act? It made it to the floor in November. Just wondering if anyone has a progress report on the status…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

We are new snowbirds and would like to export our vehicle from Canada to the U.S.; we have heard that it’s quite a process. As new members of the CSA, I have not found any information about this topic on your website…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

On the 8840 form, the very first question is about your type of U.S. visa and the date you entered the U.S., so what type of visa are we issued….

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

In your experience, is it difficult to make application to stay in the U.S. full time? Is it a dual citizenship? How do you apply? Do you need a lawyer?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

Can you leave your RV and/or car in the U.S. for longer than six months? Is there a way to leave your RV/car in the U.S. and be fully insured?

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

In your spring 2023 edition, in the Bird Talk section, there was a question from Mr. William Gordon who
wanted to know if there were any capital gains to be repaid following the sale of their mobile home on
leased land…

Posted date : Aug 2, 2023.

Has anyone ever questioned the U.S. government about why we have to include days on which we come
home for Christmas – trips away from the U.S…..