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Investing in the US from Canada? The IRS and CRA Don’t Play by the Same Rules
Canadians love US investments, and it’s easy to see why. Deeper markets, iconic companies, and easy access through any Canadian brokerage account make it tempting to just buy and hold. But here’s what most investors don’t realize until it’s too late: cross-border tax rules can quietly erode your returns long before your accountant ever spots … Read more
Income & Expenses Summary Template
Income & Expenses Template for Rental or Business Properties Tracking your rental income and business expenses throughout the year is essential for accurate Canadian tax filing. Whether you own a single-family rental in the GTA, a multi-family property, or operate a sole proprietorship, keeping organized records ensures you claim every eligible deduction on your T1 … Read more
2025 U.S. Personal Tax Filing Checklist
2025 U.S. Personal Tax Filing Checklist: What Canadian Residents Need to Know Filing U.S. personal taxes as a Canadian resident can be complex, especially when navigating cross-border tax obligations. Whether you are a U.S. citizen living in Canada, a green card holder in the Greater Toronto Area, or a Canadian with U.S.-source income, having a … Read more
2025 Tax Checklists – Personal and Corporate
2025 Personal and Corporate Tax Filing Our 2025 Canadian Tax Checklists are now available and are attached for your completion. They have also been posted on our website at Realfilecpa.com for your convenience. To ensure we have sufficient time to complete your filings accurately and on schedule, we kindly ask that you provide your completed … Read more
Rockefeller Method 2026
Turning Setbacks into Strength: Canada–U.S. Tax, Diversified Capital & Building Cash Flow
U.S. & Canada Cross-Border Tax Planning Guide (2026)
What Canadians and U.S. Persons in Canada Need to Know If you live, work, invest, or run a business across the U.S. and Canada, taxes can get complicated quickly. The hard part isn’t only the tax calculation. It’s the mix of residency rules, cross-border reporting, and financial products that are “normal” in one country but … Read more
Tax Strategy: Prescribed Loan Rate Strategy
The tax planning strategy that you can take advantage of today. Despite 2018 reductions in income-splitting tax strategies used in family trusts, TOSI tax and income splitting rules have made room for the prescribed rate loan strategy variation to thrive. How it works: Investment income held within the family can be split with low-income beneficiaries … Read more