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Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

We are usually in the U.S. for fewer than 182 days. As long as we file the Form 8840, are we okay to stay in the U.S. for the extra 25 days, or should we shorten our trip?

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

Did CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS ever find out if you can leave your RV in the U.S. year-round? Or do you have to bring it home after six months?

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

I own my own place in the U.S. and live there for the winter months. I’ve bought a vehicle and have it registered and insured in the state in which I own property…

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

I have chatted recently with several military and RCMP retirees about the change of health-care providers, from Sun Life to Canada Life. There is yet much confusion and frustration regarding the overall transition…

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

We are selling our winter home in Arizona after 20 years. Are we able to bring to Canada some of our belongings purchased in the U.S…

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

In accordance with the U.S. tax code, you are required to disclose the sale of the property and pay capital gains tax, if applicable…

Posted date : Sep 14, 2023.

During your visit to the United States, you may visit Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days and re-enter the United States, if you re-enter within the timeframe…

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…