Moving to Canada from the U.S. | Americans living in Canada
Moving to Canada from the USA; USA/Americans living in Canada have unique investment, tax, and financial planning requirements that must be carefully addressed. At Cardinal Point, our team of cross-border professional advisors are prepared to deliver comprehensive services and solutions.
Moving to Canada from the USA | USA/Americans living in Canada
Moving to Canada from the USA; USA/Americans living in Canada have unique investment, tax, and financial planning requirements that must be carefully addressed. At Cardinal Point, our team of cross-border professional advisors are prepared to deliver comprehensive services and solutions.
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- Coordinated investment management services for U.S. and Canadian accounts
- Advice on specific assets that should transfer to Canada or remain in the United States
- Canada-U.S. financial and retirement planning
- U.S. retirement account distribution strategies while residing in Canada
- Holistic advice on cross-border financial and estate planning
- Personal and corporate cross-border tax planning strategies
- “Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty” advice to avoid double taxation
- Guidance on retirement benefits, such as CPP, OAS, Social Security and Medicare
- Assistance with currency conversion strategies
- Canadian and U.S. stock option and company bonus plan advice
- Residential and commercial real estate advice
- Health, life, disability, long-term care, business and property insurance review
- Guidance on the unique economic and regulatory environment in Canada
- Canada and U.S. tax preparation including annual foreign account disclosure filings
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