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Cross-Border guides

581 plain-English guides on cross-border, each one ending in what to do next.

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What Can a US Citizen in Canada Invest In Without PFIC Problems?

US-listed ETFs and individual stocks avoid PFIC rules, but Canadian mutual funds and Canadian-listed ETFs do not.

Aug 21, 2026
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My Spouse Is Canadian, Not a US Citizen. Do We Need a QDOT?

Without a QDOT, the marital deduction does not apply to a non-citizen spouse, and estate tax can hit at the first death.

Aug 21, 2026
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What Happens to My RDSP If I Move to the US?

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is one of Canada's most generous tax-sheltered accounts.

Aug 21, 2026
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Regulation 105: I'm a US Contractor Providing Services in Canada

Canadian payers must withhold 15% of gross payments to US contractors under Regulation 105. A treaty-based waiver can reduce or eliminate the withholding.

Aug 21, 2026
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Should I Retire in Canada or the US? A Tax Comparison for Dual Citizens

The tax answer depends on your income mix, province, state, and whether you value OAS clawback avoidance, healthcare, or estate tax simplicity.

Aug 21, 2026
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Should I Do a Roth Conversion Before I Move to Canada?

A Roth conversion before moving to Canada triggers US tax now but can avoid Canadian tax on withdrawals later.

Aug 21, 2026
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My Employer Withheld 70% on My RSU Vest After I Transferred to Canada

When RSUs vest after a cross-border transfer, both US and Canadian payroll systems may withhold independently, often taking 60% to 70% of the vest.

Aug 21, 2026
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Selling My Canadian Business Before or After Moving to the US

When you sell a Canadian business relative to your move to the US determines the LCGE, the departure tax, and whether both countries tax the gain.

Aug 21, 2026
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I Split My Time Between Canada and the US. Where Do I Actually Pay Taxes?

The US uses a weighted day count (the substantial presence test), but it runs across three years, not one.

Aug 21, 2026
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My Spouse Owns a Canadian Corporation. Do I File Form 5471?

If your spouse owns 10% or more of a Canadian corporation, IRC 958(b) attributes those shares to you, making it a CFC.

Aug 21, 2026
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Can I Transfer a US Pension to My RRSP? The ITA 60(j) Rollover

The deduction matches the amount contributed to the RRSP, offsetting the income inclusion from the distribution.

Aug 21, 2026
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Moving Back to Canada: Unwinding the Deemed Disposition (ITA 128.1(6)/(7))

When you leave Canada, ITA 128.1(4) deems you to have disposed of most of your property at fair market value.

Aug 21, 2026
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US Child Tax Credit for Americans Living in Canada: FEIE Kills It

The US child tax credit (CTC) under IRC 24 provides up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17 (raised from $2,000 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

Aug 21, 2026
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US S-Corp or Partnership Income as a Canadian Resident

US flow-through entities (S-Corps and partnerships) pass their income to the owners' personal returns.

Aug 21, 2026
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US Social Security Benefits Received in Canada: How Are They Taxed?

US Social Security paid to a Canadian resident is taxable only in Canada under the treaty. Canada includes 85% in income with a 15% deduction.

Aug 21, 2026
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The WEP Repeal: Do I Get More Social Security Now?

The WEP reduced your Social Security benefit if you received a pension from employment not covered by Social Security (including CPP).

Aug 21, 2026
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What If My Property Drops After Canadian Departure Tax?

The ceiling is the least of three amounts: what you specify, the departure gain, and the later loss.

Aug 21, 2026
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When Should I Claim CPP vs Social Security? A Dual-Country Timing Strategy

If you worked in both Canada and the US, you may be entitled to benefits from both CPP and Social Security.

Aug 21, 2026
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529 Plan in Canada: What Happens When You Move?

Canada does not recognize a 529 plan's tax-free status. The 529 keeps its US tax-free status after you move.

Aug 18, 2026
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I'm a Canadian selling my US property. How much does the IRS withhold, and how do I get it back?

Both require the seller to compute the real tax, and the real tax depends on whether the property was personal use or rental, how long it was held.

Aug 18, 2026
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How are ISOs and NQSOs taxed when I move between Canada and the US?

Canada ignores the ISO distinction, so all stock options are taxed alike. A stock option exercised after a cross-border move is taxed by both countries.

Aug 18, 2026
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I'm moving to Canada and I have an HSA. Can I keep it?

You keep your HSA when you move to Canada, but Canada taxes the growth annually, you cannot contribute without a US HDHP, and the treaty does not cover it.

Aug 18, 2026
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: what changed for Canadians with US income?

The One Big Beautiful Bill made TCJA rates permanent and raised the estate exemption to $15 million. Here is what changed for cross-border filers.

Aug 18, 2026
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US-Canada Totalization Agreement: how do I combine work credits for Social Security and CPP?

How the totalization agreement prevents double FICA and CPP contributions, assigns coverage to one country, and lets you combine work credits for benefits.

Aug 18, 2026