Cross-Border

The Border Guide is the definitive guide to cross-border financial planning for who either live in the U.S. seasonally or all year round. It also includes useful information for U.S. citizens living or just investing in Canada. Many Canadians incorrectly assume that the laws governing investment, taxation, and immigration are the same in the U.S. as they are in Canada. This easy-tofollow guide can help anyone transact their crossborder business affairs with confidence. • Avoid getting caught by fluctuations in Canadian currency • Qualify for old-age and social security benefits on both sides of the border • Get the best from both the Canadian and U.S. medical systems • Buy a retirement home and deduct the mortgage interest from your Canadian tax return • Receive your Canadian pensions in the U.S.-almost tax free! This updated edition includes extensive new information on the Canada/U.S. Tax Treaty, new border issues since 9/11, and many small regulatory changes.

In this day and age, international expansion or simply conducting commercial dealings across borders, without too many hassles, is a taxing proposal. Without a strong understanding of the laws ruling international taxes, peace of mind is, at best, elusive. This book focuses on the rules of transfer pricing within the international tax regime, as they stand in Canada and the United States. Commercial enterprises large and small will benefit from the expert advice in this book. Author Robert Robillard brings his years of experience as an economist, accountant, and teacher to this work. He explains the background of pricing cross-border transactions between related parties, and offers a "Transfer Pricing Tool Kit" for the design, implementation, and documentation of the value chain for business and taxation purposes. Robillard covers the expected and unexpected relationships that will emerge from the cross-border transactions: the transfer-pricing audit and the mechanisms available to remedy double taxation, as well as the usefulness of an advisor with respect to the handling of cross-border transactions.

Keep more of what's rightfully yours -- legally! When Canadians think of tax havens, they rarely think of the US; but it truly is one of the best options available for Canadians today. A Canadian's Best Tax Haven: The US proves it by showing readers actual tax situations and comparing taxes paid by a person with exactly the same income living in Canada, the US, and a traditional tax haven. By the author of the best-selling cross-border tax book The Border Guide: A Guide to Living, Working, and Investing across the Border, this informative book covers the following: What is a tax haven? Why you might want a tax haven Why traditional tax havens don't work What some of the prevalent myths about tax havens are and what the truth is Hidden costs of tax havens The US-Canada Tax Treaty Information on cross-border taxes for snowbirds --And more! This book shows you how to take advantage of tax haven strategies available to Canadians, easily and legally, and reduce your taxes payable. A Canadian's Best Tax Haven: The US doles out indispensable advice that will help you keep more of what you earn.

If you are interested in owning US property, Buying Real Estate in the US: A Guide for Canadians will help you navigate the daunting legal and tax issues surrounding buying US real estate as a foreign buyer. This book will guide you on a safer, clearer, and more economical path to reaching your goal of owning US real estate, while avoiding the possible severe tax consequences and the many other complications that may arise in the process. The author covers information crucial for Canadian snowbirds becoming US property owners, such as: · The opportunity · How to own the property · US withholding tax · Nonresident US estate tax · Income tax consequences If you find yourself more confused than certain when thinking about these issues, this book will empower you to become a confident and well-informed buyer, ready to face the US real estate market. The author explains what you need to know, from the lucrative opportunities of investing in US property, to specific tax filing requirements. Use the comprehensive and practical information in this book to ensure you experience the enjoyment rather than the hassle of becoming a US property owner.

Living in Canada and not paying as much in taxes is a privilege that many Americans enjoy -- or is it? Legally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can collect taxes on US citizens no matter where they permanently reside. Even dual citizens or those who have lived in Canada for many years are subject to some IRS rules, some CRA rules, and the Canada-US Tax Treaty. Recently, the IRS has been cracking down and collecting taxes from its citizens who live in foreign countries. Author Dale Walters understands the fear and confusion that Americans may experience when confronted by the IRS and the CRA. In his book, Taxation of Americans in Canada, Walters seeks to calm those fears so that you can be proactive about the situation.

Are you a Canadian who spends your winters in the southern United States, or occasionally conducts work in the US? Many Canadians do not know that they need a work visa to legally conduct business during their stay in the United States. Even more worrisome is that they don't know that they may be required to file taxes with the IRS. This law also applies to those telecommuting from the US for Canadian businesses. The consequences of declining to pay taxes or not obtaining a work visa can be severe. One could end up being declared an illegal immigrant and being deported!