Canadian Tax

On December 15, 2025, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, reforming the present Citizenship Act to change the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent. Before Bill C-3, Canadian citizenship by descent was limited to the first generation born outside Canada. Now, those previously impacted by this limit…

Will Lowered Renunciation Fees Lengthen Wait Times? Yes! On March 13, after a years-long court battle, the Department of State announced it will be reducing the fee to renounce US citizenship. The Department originally notified the court hearing the lawsuit of their “intent” to lower the fee on January 6, 2023, but never finalized the…

If you had to guess, what do you think the following individuals have in common? The billionaire co-founder of Facebook, Eduardo Saverin; the only American member of Monty Python, Terry Gilliam; Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson; Director of “The Maltese Falcon” and “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” John Huston; Founder…

Every year, as June 15 rolls around, hundreds of thousands of Americans living abroad receive the same unwelcome reminder: it’s time to file US taxes again. For many, it’s not just a box to check off. It’s a stressful, expensive, and often overwhelming process. Tracking down foreign account statements, converting currency, understanding complex US and…

A new bill introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has sparked debate and concern across the global US expat community. His proposal? Eliminate the legal recognition of dual citizenship in the United States. Under the proposed legislation, anyone holding US citizenship and another nationality would have just one year to choose: forfeit their foreign nationality…

A massive shift is taking place among US citizens living abroad: nearly half are now considering renouncing their US citizenship. According to a 2025 survey by an international tax consultancy, the percentage of overseas Americans considering renunciation has surged from 30% to 49% between 2024 and 2025. While headlines often focus on politics, the real…

If you were to only pay attention to the news, you’d think no Canadians were currently looking to move to the US. We’ve got Trump and Carney in diplomatic fisticuffs and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement with boots on the ground in many major US cities. So, why is the E-2 still a safe bet…

Well, if you were expecting a big tax change budget, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re a fan of big government spending shrouded around the use of the phrase “investments” vs using the plain language of “spending”, then this is the budget for you. In addition, if you believe huge government intervention into the economy…

In an unexpected change to long-standing policy, on September 1, 2025, the U.S. Consulates in Canada will no longer waive visa appointment attendance for dependent children under the age of 14. Traditionally, only adult applicants aged 80 or younger and dependent children aged 14 or older were required to attend E-2 visa appointments. If E-2S…

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is by far the most significant US tax legislation since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This new legislation introduced numerous major changes, including the extension of 2017 tax cuts, implementation of new tax deductions for certain…

Every year, as June 15 rolls around, thousands of Americans living abroad receive the same unwelcome reminder: it’s time to file US taxes again. For many, it’s not just a box to check off. It’s a stressful, expensive, and often overwhelming process. Tracking down statements, converting currency, understanding complex US tax rules, praying you don’t…

When the white smoke emerged, and Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he didn’t just assume the spiritual leadership of over a billion Catholics. He also made history as the first pope to be a citizen of the United States and, thereby, subject to its tax code. That singular detail—his US…

In an unprecedented and disheartening move, the US has ordered the suspension of student and exchange visitor visa (including F, M, and J visas) processing as the administration ramps up its social media vetting process, according to a diplomatic cable, first reported by Politico, issued by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Issued under the…

In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, many US expats are taking a hard look at their American citizenship—and deciding that renunciation may be their best option. According to a recent CBC News article, US consulates in Canada have seen a surge in inquiries from American expats looking to cut ties with the…

If you’re a Canadian looking to snowbird or head south for a few months, you may have seen the news that beginning April 11, 2025, foreign nationals preparing to travel to the US for an extended period should be prepared to comply with new registration requirements ordered by the Trump Administration. Registration Requirement The Alien…