Bird Talk » Politics & Gov't

Posted date : Jul 21, 2022.

Medical marijuana use is legal in Canada, but not in all of the states. When we cross into the U.S., I do not bring any form of CBD (which I have registered to use) with me…

Posted date : Dec 16, 2021.

I submitted 1040NR for 2019 on Feb 22, 2020 requesting a refund of $3,726, which represents withholding tax on gambling winnings…

Posted date : Jul 23, 2021.

To all those who didn’t heed the directions of the Canadian government and left the country anyway − you were warned that it is a changing environment and that rules could change when you are away, as the pandemic changes. The spring Bird Talk only had letters from the group that are complaining about the quarantine and testing requirements…..

Posted date : Jul 23, 2021.

I just received, on April 30, 2021, the following e-mail: ‘Wells Fargo now requires that all consumer retail deposit customers provide a valid primary physical address located within the United States or its territories…..

Posted date : Jul 23, 2021.

Should a snowbird refrain from buying and holding U.S. securities in order to avoid any closer connection determination being made by the IRS/Homeland Security officials in scrutinizing an individual’s residency basis for an income tax status?..

Posted date : Jul 23, 2021.

I’m writing to find out what I’m missing, based on the below excerpt from the 2020 Form 8840. It specifically states on page 3, that: “… you will not be treated as a U.S. resident for 2020…

Posted date : May 18, 2021.

I’m presently in Florida since November 2020, have received the COVID-19 vaccine, will have a COVID-19 test 72 hours before returning to Canada and have just learned that when we enter Canada…

Posted date : May 15, 2021.

Inside the cover of our passport you’ll find this…and the Canadian government has NOT voted on any changes. ….

Posted date : May 12, 2021.

We sold a condo, in the U.S., this year – 2020. No tax was withheld. We have a slight gain in U.S. dollars. We have a larger gain in Canadian dollars, and intend to pay tax on that gain, in Canada. ..

Posted date : May 12, 2021.

It was reported over a month ago that CSA is working on having the U.S. allow those of us who own or rent a home in the U.S. to enter as “essential travellers” via land border crossing…