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Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “Quirk in capital gains tax rules raises risks for incorporated clients,” published on July 24, 2024.

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Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “How should trusts flow out capital gains to beneficiaries in 2024?”, July 5, 2024.

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Kim G C Moody, Kenneth Keung, and Christopher Ellett are quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “When is the latest clients can sell assets prior to June 25?”, published on May 17, 2024.

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Alexander Marino recently appeared on the Global Investment Voice Podcast to discuss the benefits of renouncing US citizenship on March 14, 2024.

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Alexander Marino guested on the Snowbirds US Expats Radio Podcast about the benefits of renouncing your US citizenship on January 17, 2024.

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Canada Realigns Its Priorities: The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

It is important to note that while a new Government measure for the Temporary Foreign Worker (“TFW”) Program aims to reprioritize hiring Canadians and permanent residents, it does not impact foreign workers entering Canada through the International Mobility Program (or LMIA-exempt jobs), which includes treaty or international arrangements, intra-company transferees, high-skilled foreign nationals, amongst others.

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Practical Immigration: New Rules for Importing Your Dog to the US

In the second installment of our “Practical Immigration” blog series, we are going to address the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (“CDC”) new rules for individuals traveling to the US with their dogs, whether for a short visit or long-term stay.

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A recent survey shows that nearly one in three US expats plan to renounce their citizenship or are seriously considering it. Read their reasons why.

A combination of complex tax requirements and greater dissatisfaction with governmental policies is pushing more US expats towards renouncing their US citizenship.

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Practical Immigration: Importing Your Vehicle from Canada to the US

“So now that I have my visa and am ready to move to the US, what happens to my car?” Before you can import your vehicle, you must ensure it meets US safety and emissions standards. It must comply with the US Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulations. Here is what else you need to know:

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What You Need to Know: The E-2 Visa Minimum Investment Amount

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program offers a flexible and viable pathway for aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish or purchase a business in the United States. One of the most common questions our Toronto office fields regarding the E-2 visa is: “What is the minimum investment amount required?”

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The Biden administration is proposing a capital gains tax rate of 44.6% as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget. Why a record number of American expats are looking to renounce US citizenship before it’s too late.

The Biden proposal introduces a graduated taxing structure, with further modifications to include an increase to a 44.6% capital gains rate. That’s up from the current 20% capital gains tax rate from 2017.

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Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “Quirk in capital gains tax rules raises risks for incorporated clients,” published on July 24, 2024.

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Kenneth Keung is quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “How should trusts flow out capital gains to beneficiaries in 2024?”, July 5, 2024.

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Kim G C Moody, Kenneth Keung, and Christopher Ellett are quoted in the Investment Executive article titled “When is the latest clients can sell assets prior to June 25?”, published on May 17, 2024.

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Alexander Marino recently appeared on the Global Investment Voice Podcast to discuss the benefits of renouncing US citizenship on March 14, 2024.

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Alexander Marino guested on the Snowbirds US Expats Radio Podcast about the benefits of renouncing your US citizenship on January 17, 2024.