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.
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.
Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.
Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”
Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”
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The “Super” Reason Australians are Renouncing Their US Citizenship
US citizens living in Australia and around the world are finding themselves facing the very difficult decision of whether to keep or renounce their US citizenship. A decade ago, the idea of renouncing one’s US citizenship was, for most, unthinkable. Fast-forward 10 years and wait times to book renunciation appointments at US consulates and embassies worldwide have exploded, with record numbers of quarterly and annual departures documented. So why is this article dialed in on our Aussie friends when US renunciation appears to be a global movement? The reason is Australia’s popular retirement vehicle known as a Superannuation fund (commonly referred to as a “Super”), something that can have negative cross-border US tax implications. The Super problem for US citizens in Australia is fueling a heighted desire to give up US citizenship.
Prescribed Rate Loan Planning Creates US Tax Complications for Families With US Members
The low interest rate environment has made the prescribed rate loan arrangement a very popular tool for income splitting with family members without generally running afoul of the tax on split income (TOSI) rules. However, US tax issues will likely arise from the arrangement.
USCIS Policy Changes Regarding ASC Biometrics Appointments
Over the last week, there have been two significant US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) policy and process changes regarding Application Support Center (ASC) biometric appointments.
US Immigration Alert – India Added to COVID Travel Ban
Beginning Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12:01 am ET, most travellers who have been physically present in the Republic of India during the 14-day period are barred from admission to the US.
A Moodys Tax+ Exclusive Preview of Kim G C Moody’s Conversation with Jack M. Mintz
Kim G C Moody and Jack M. Mintz discuss the biggest economic challenges facing Canadians today.
2021 Federal Budget – Spend, Spend, Spend (Part Deux) With Some Interesting Tax Measures
On April 19, 2021, the Federal Government released its long-awaited Budget. With a record 25 months between budgets, there was no shortage of predictions about the content.
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.
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.
Alexander Marino was interviewed for the CBC news story “Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce US citizenship” on March 23, 2026.
Kim GC Moody was a guest on The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio, on September 22, 2025 discussing “Why can’t you get a CRA agent on the line?”
Alexander Marino appeared on CONNECT With Sarah Crosbie on Corus Radio on September 16, 2025, to discuss “Are YOU an Accidental American?”
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