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10 critical ways US income tax returns differ from Canadian ones

February 18, 2017 by Orion

For US citizens exploring US taxes for the first time, or Canadians doing business south of the border, there are several key differences between our tax regimes to be aware of. Here are the most important 10 for individuals. The US taxes its CITIZENS, no matter where in the world they live. (Canada taxes its … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, DIY Tax, General Tips Tagged: capital gains, citizen, CPP, FBAR, form 8965, joint return, OAS, Resident, social security, spouse

Common forms for US expats

February 17, 2017 by Orion

Hey DIY’ers!  If you’ve never done a US tax return, and you are keen to try, here’s a list of the most common forms US citizens living abroad need to do their own returns, and a few important tips… To get started, identify which forms you need from the list below.  You can find fillable … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, DIY Tax Tagged: FBAR

Forms Filled Under More Specialized Circumstances

February 16, 2017 by Orion

DIY’ers, use these forms under special circumstances. I do recommend getting help with some of them, at least the first time you do them. Important recommendations: If you are a DIY’er, save yourself a headache, and have someone look over your returns to find any glaring oversights.  Let us do it at a fraction of the … [Read more…]

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How to Convert to US dollars

February 15, 2017 by Orion
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Which Exchange Rates to Use Converting Canadian dollar amounts to US dollars can be a pain in the left heel. Whether you use online software, or complete fillable PDF forms, it has to be done. Here are a few pointers to make the process as carefree as possible: For most values on tax returns (see … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles, DIY Tax, General Tips Tagged: exchange rate

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  • On choosing a competent US tax accountant
  • 10 critical ways US income tax returns differ from Canadian ones
  • Forms Filled Under More Specialized Circumstances
  • How to Convert to US dollars

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