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Come out to next Thursday's  Canadian Mortgage Interest as a deduction seminar on February 11, 2010.  4 to 9 PM at the Langley events Centre at  78th  Avenue and 200th Street (just south of Walnut Grove off Highway one.) The Speakers are myself on how to make a Canadian Mortgage tax deductible, Ozzie Jurock on Real Estate Trends, Own Dolan on Canadian Estates, Martin Murenbeeld, economist and Fred Snyder on written Financial Plans.  Phone Fred's office at (604) 731-8900 to register free of charge.  Bring your financial advisor, bank manager or mortgage broker with you.  We are asking for a non-perishable donation to the Langley Food Bank for each attendee.


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question: I am an American citizen who moved to Canada in 2003 when I married a Canadian citizen.  I received my Canadian citizenship in 2009.  I have not been employed since moving to Canada and only have unearned income.  I am thinking about buying a house in the US for my daughter to live in.  What are my tax implications if I own a home in the US but make my residence in Canada.

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MORTGAGE INTEREST AS A DEDUCTION IN CANADA - Free Seminar with Fred Snyder David Ingram Ozzie Jurock expert income tax help


Free Canadian Mortgage Interest as a deduction seminar on February 11, 2010.  5 PM at the Langley events Centre at  78th  Avenue and 200th Street (just south of Walnut Grove off Highway one.) The Speakers are myself on how to make a Canadian Mortgage tax deductible, Ozzie Jurock on Real Estate Trends, Own Dolan on Canadian Estates, Martin Murenbeeld, economist and Fred Snyder on written Financial Plans.  Phone Fred's office at (604) 731-8900 to register free of charge.  Bring you r financial advisor, bank manager or mortgage broker with you.

xxxxxxxx wrote:

Hi David,

Based on your advice, a non Canadian Residents who lives in USA should not pay tax to the Canada Government on interest income even if it comes from a saving bank account in Canada. Is it right? Please confirm. Since I did pay on such 2008 income %20 tax to the CRA, can I claim it as a foreign tax in my 2009 US Tax return form? I paid this tax to the CRA on June 2009 after they reviewed my forms and changed the tax, on my forms, from the original $0 to %20 of the interest income.

I moved to US before the end of 2005. In 2009 I paid extra tax to the CRA after they reviewed my 2005 tax forms. Can this amount be claimed as a foreign tax in my 2009 US Tax return?

Thanks for your answers,
xxxxxxx

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Canadian Citizen working in US - expert income tax help Canadian-US-Global Income tax help - david ingram expert US CANADA cross

Hi David,

 
I really admire your knowledge on tax matters. I have few questions regarding Canada US taxes. 
 
As a Canadian citizen I am working on TN visa in US. For the year 2009 I worked only in US. I had a Canadian home (primary residence in Canada) which I rented for 10 months in 2009 and finally sold it in December 09. I believe I will have to file my taxes in US as Resident alien and I will also have to file Taxes in Canada. 
 
1.  Do I have to declare Canadian home rental income in US?
 
2. Do I have to file declare net gain for the home sale as income for 2009 in US and Canada? This was my primary residence and I believe net gain on primary residence is exempted for income tax purposes??? Also the home was purchased in 2006 while I was living in Canada. I moved to US in Nov 2008.
 
3. Can I claim tax benefits for mortgage interest  and property taxes in US?
 
4. I also incurred some mortgage penalties, legal  and disbursement fees on home sale. Do I have to declare it in US?
 
5. I paid Canadian university tuition fees and IT certification fees in 2009. Do I have to file it in both countries?
 
How much would it cost to file these taxes with you? Can I do it over fax and e-mail?
 
I would really appreciate your response. 
 
 
Thanks,
 

XXXX XXXXX

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Moving to the US with a spouse telecommuting back to Canada - Canadian-US-Global expert Income tax help

 

Hi there,
 
My wife and I are contemplating moving to California from Canada, and I feel strongly that I can get a solid 'offer-letter-of-employment' based on my skills.
 
Currently, my wife works from home typing transcripts for two different Canadian companies that do not require her to go to any 'place of employment'...her place of employment is at home in front of her computer.
 
She does not want to give that up and I want to know...does she have to?
 
I suspect she would pay income tax to the Canadian government and do some sort of U.S. reporting.
 
Can you help me answer my questions?
 
Thanks
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Canada Spoke to you on INGRAM Jan 13-Young Canadian Buying in California advice help advice help

 

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question: Hi David,
I spoke to you on Jan 13th on your television show at www.david-ingram.com, and you asked me to send you an email. I appreciate your advice.
I am a renter in XXXXXXXX who is not able to afford investing money in a home here as it is too expensive. I have a money to invest and am looking for a large gain that I could be involved with and would like to hang onto it for at least 5 years until there is major growth. I have a real estate agent, and can get a loan for the remaining amount in Canada. I have at least 60% downpayment.  I am willing to wait to see if there is another crash cycle. I would be renting out the home with a PMC, and have a trustworthy relative in the xxxxxxxxxxx area in California. i would be able to handle having it unoccupied for a few months a year, if necessary. Besides changing over my money to the US, acquiring a bank account, and understanding that I will be paying property taxes on my home? What kind of taxes will I pay from the renters income? 
I am currently reading the book "The Border Guide," and don't want to miss out on this opportunity. 

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advice re Canadian Inheritance - help and advice Canadian-US-Global Income tax help - david ingram expert cross border non-resid


 

I have been referred to you by Transition Financial Services who were not able to provide me with assistance.
 
I am Canadian living in the US.  I am about to receive a bequest for $200,000 Canadian and I want to understand the tax implications with the Canadian and US governments.  I will happily pay for an hour's information and advice, if that is necessary.  Can you help me?

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US Canada Tax Preparation with rental house - help help help Canadian-US-Global Income tax help - david ingram expert US CANADA

 

Hi,
We are looking for assistance with preparing taxes for the US and Canada.
We own a rental property in the US with statements from the property Manager. Purchased in 2009.
My wife and I each have a single T4 and I deduct some expenses for a home office. We have RRSP statements.
It looked like the cost would be approximately $1700 for both our returns?
Can you confirm that is correct?
Are the costs of tax preparation deductable in the US or Canada where there is rental income?
Regards

 

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Non resident selling home in Ontario - help help help - Canadian-US-Global Income tax help - david ingram expert US CANADA cross

 

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question: Dave,
When I filed exit tax return in 2003 and moved to USA, now I realized that T1161 form was not submitted.
I own a house I Ontario and I want to sell it now and there will be no capital gain housing prices went down since.
When I will sell my house what implication will there be, Tax or penalty (because of not filing T1161). 

I would appreciate your advice.

Thanks 

 

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Is an NR-74 necessary for a Canadian Citizen son. - help help help! Canadian-US-Global Income tax help - david ingram expert

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question: We have asked to become non resident by filling a NR-73
and our status was accepted. When we left the children were young
but now my son turned 18 and he wants to go back home to Canada.
He is adult and I cannot stop him. Should he fill a NR-74.

Thank you for your advise, regards

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US and Canada New Rental Property - Help help Help - Canadian-US-Global Income tax help - david ingram expert cross border non

Hello David and Peter
 

Happy New Year. I had my US and Canadian taxes for 2008 done by you and would like to have my 2009 taxes done also by you.
 
During 2009 I finally got married and recently started the green cards process. The following I believe can give you an idea of my current situation:
 
My gross income was US$54,000 as a teacher.
My husband's gross income was around US106,000 (about $3,000 is additional income from his salary).
He is paying a mortgage in Houston.
My apartment in XXXXXXXXX is now a rental (I hired a property management company).
 
My husband is under the impression that we should do separate filling.
 
Please advise what documents do you need besides our W-2 receipts and the property management company statement.
 
I don't get any income from Canada.
 
Also, please confirm your fees since I have an idea from your website.
 
On a last note, once you see all the documents I would like to ask you in regards to my rental property in Canada.
 
Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon,
 
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
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Do you live/work/invest Across Borders?

Which Border Do You Invest/Work/Live Across (the most)

  •  US -> Canada
  •  Canada -> US
  •  Europe -> US
  •  Europe -> Canada
  •  US -> Europe
  •  Canada -> Europe
  •  Africa <-> US/Canada/Mexico
  •  South America <-> US/Canada/Mexico
  •  China/Far East <-> North America
  •  Middle East <-> North America
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