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Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article entitled “Beware the unintended consequences of Ottawa’s private corporation tax changes”, August 1, 2017, Financial Post

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Kim G C Moody is quoted in an article entitled “Tax changes would hurt profitable businesses, opponents warn Ottawa”, July 19, 2017, The Globe and Mail

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Kim G C Moody is mentioned in an article entitled “High Tax Rates Chase Away Capital And Entrepreneurs”, July 5, 2017, Huffington Post

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Kim G C Moody speaks with BNN about who is most vulnerable to a reassessment in a segment entitled “CRA’s TFSA audits not a cash grab, just short-shrifted analysis: Tax accountant”, July 4, 2017, BNN

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Kim G C Moody speaks to David Wallach on his latest podcast episode, Accounting Pains, about entrepreneurs and the benefits of being aware of government tax policies, tax administration, and tax planning options, June 27, 2017, Taking Care of Business

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Federal Budget 2026: Buckle Up Again, Canada. The Federal Government Is Still Swiping the Country’s Credit Card

If you were hoping Budget 2026 would finally deliver the comprehensive tax reform that economists, tax practitioners, business groups and think tanks have been urging for years, keep waiting.

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US Expats Face Another Tax Setback In The Courts: Is It Time to Finally Renounce US Citizenship?

For US citizens living abroad, paying tax in your country of residence does not necessarily mean you are finished paying tax. Two recent US court decisions have delivered a stark reminder of that reality.

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My Summer at Moodys Private Client: Discovering a New Side of Immigration Law

The following blog was written by our Summer Student, Dummie Abdul. Before I joined Moodys Private Client…

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Do you now have Canadian citizenship via the new Bill C-3? Will more American-Canadians Have Dual Citizenship to Renounce Their US Passports?

For many Americans with Canadian roots, Bill C-3 represents an extraordinary opportunity. However, there is one important reality many new Canadian citizens are only beginning to discover: Canadian citizenship does not eliminate your US tax obligations.

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Challenge: Why Renouncing US Citizenship Remains the Optimal Tax Solution for US Expats

On June 30, 2026, the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict automatic citizenship for children born in the United States under certain circumstances. For certain US expats, it may close the door on a hoped-for escape route from the US tax regime.

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Are You Ready to Pay More to The IRS? New Wealth Tax Proposal Seeks to Penalize Ultra Rich Expats and Make Renunciation Costlier

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has reintroduced legislation aimed at imposing new taxes on America’s wealthiest households. This proposed Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act (“UMT Act”) (similar to the first bill she introduced in 2021) would impose a 2% annual tax on the net worth of households and trusts exceeding $50 million, along with an additional 1% tax on billionaire wealth.

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Alexander Marino is quoted in the Newsweek article: “Thousands Renounce US Citizenship as Expatriation Figures Near Record High,” October 30, 2026.

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Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on August 25, 2026, to discuss to discuss US Citizenship Renunciation in wake of the Canada-US trade war.

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Alexander Marino is quoted in The Guardian article:“‘I don’t want to be part of a dictatorship’: the Americans queueing up to renounce their citizenship”, April 28, 2026.

 

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Alexander Marino was a guest on the “This is Ottawa” CBC podcast episode titled ‘I feel alienated from my U.S. identity’ on March 23, 2026.

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Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.