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IRS Simplifies Reporting for RRSP’s & RRIF’s

On October 7, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that is was making the reporting rules for Canadian registered retirement savings plans, RRSP’s and RRIF’s much easier. Background The United States tax code does not recognize the tax-deferred status of Canadian registered retirement plans and requires that the income be reported on a tax return annually. However, the tax treaty…

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November 17, 2014
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U.S. Citizens – Tax Filing Obligations

Many American citizens and other “U.S. persons” in Canada are unaware and even surprised to find they have to file income tax returns, report their bank accounts and make other disclosures to the IRS in addition to the Canadian filings. The United States requires that all citizens file a U.S. income tax return and report worldwide income. The net broadens…

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September 30, 2014