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Politics & Gov't

Tax on foreign property sales in the U.S.

Posted date : Dec 16, 2025.

With the recent approval of Trump’s big, beautiful bill, was there any inclusion regarding taxing the sale or capital gain on foreign property. I have heard an individual stating that starting in 2026, there will be a separate tax on foreign property sales in the U.S.

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Snowbirds Reconsidering Florida Travel Due to Political Concerns

Posted date : Dec 16, 2025.

We believe in democracy and are leery of the current situation as snowbirds to Florida. Are other snowbirds concerned? We are seriously considering not going south this winter.

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Ontario licence plate

Posted date : Dec 15, 2025.

I am writing to ask your opinion on whether I am permitted to remove my front Ontario licence plate while vacationing in Florida….

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Visa Integrity Fee

Posted date : Sep 10, 2025.

Will Canadian citizens have to pay a “Visa Integrity Fee” to winter in Florida?

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Bringing food items across the border – tariffs?

Posted date : Sep 10, 2025.

Does anyone know if and how much (in $) we can bring into the United States without paying a tariff?

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New rules on going to the U.S. for winter months.

Posted date : Jul 15, 2025.

My wife and I have Nexus cards. How do the rules regarding crossing the border affect us with Nexus cards? We will be driving to Florida in the fall. Just want to make sure that we have our information right.

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Background check

Posted date : May 21, 2025.

My husband and I are anticipating finally becoming snowbirds this fall. We want to go to Florida, shop around and buy in a 55+ community. I’ve heard that these communities want background checks….

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Taxation

Posted date : Dec 13, 2024.

We have a rental property in Arizona and file a U.S. tax return each year. In Canada, we have registered (TFSA & RRSP) and non-registered investments in securities, which include U.S.-based companies.

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Transporting goods

Posted date : Dec 13, 2024.

Can I transport my friend’s hunting rifle from North Carolina to New York? I have no gun licences or permits.

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Retiree Visa

Posted date : Sep 17, 2024.

We appreciate all of CSA’s work on increasing our eligible days in the U.S. and all of the other great info and support you provide.

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