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Posted date : May 14, 2019.

I just received the 2018 American Community Survey as part of the 2018 U.S. Census. Anyone who “stays” here for more than two months is required by U.S. federal law to complete the form. I have begun to answer it online, but I’m finding the questions to be very invasive and certainly requesting much more […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

I am a Canadian citizen, but a non-resident of Canada – I currently live in Europe, where my wife is currently employed. I do have two properties in Florida that I rent out on an annual basis and I have been filing U.S. income tax returns since I purchased them. I have heard through the […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

Be very careful when choosing which bank you deal with in the U.S.!!! From our experience, you will see what I am referring to. On Jan. 3, 2018, we deposited a Canadian draft in U.S. currency into the U.S. bank. We have been snowbirds for 10 years and this is the only bank we have […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

In his article (fall 2017 issue 104), David Mcpherson incorrectly stated that Augusta James played in the RBC Canadian Open. Augusta is a female golfer. It was her brother Austin James who played in that event. I am certain of this, as I am their proud grandfather. Alan James Everett, ON Response : Proud grandfathers […]

Posted date : May 13, 2019.

Your article on page 9 re: Bird Talk seems to imply that men live longer than women when married. If that is your implication, I would like to know where you got your info from. My wife and I live in a seniors’ area and in one building, there are 24 single people; all but […]

Posted date : May 13, 2019.

I know Canadians can’t work in the U.S. without a “green card,” but the definition of work has changed a lot lately. What about Canadians who “telecommute”? I work in software. This winter, I’ll be in Florida with my laptop and I’ll be earning a living while I’m there. So I’m working. I’m in the […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Being from the Okanagan, I was delighted to read your article about the South Okanagan. However, I was disappointed that you didn’t go slightly further to the lovely town of Summerland. In addition to many beautiful sights, wineries and beaches, it is the home of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. This heritage train is almost […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

My wife and I enjoy the information and articles found in your magazine. However, I keep being disappointed at the lack of diverse representation depicted in the individuals represented in your articles and features. The most recent issue [summer 2017] is a case in point: there is diversity on the back cover for the Medipac […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

I submit the IRS Form 8840 annually, but do not receive any confirmation from the IRS that it has been received. Is there any way to determine whether the IRS has received this form? Peter Nigel Bradbury Toronto, ON Response: Ed.: The IRS is unresponsive on this and will not, or cannot, confirm the receipt […]

Posted date : Nov 6, 2017.

Can anyone comment on what happens if you overstay your 182 days in the U.S.? I understand that the IRS can consider you taxable on worldwide income, but do they contact you? Has anyone had this happen to them? If it’s over by a few days, are they still going to make an effort to […]