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Alexander Marino is quoted in an article titled “‘Scary’: Why US expats are tossing their citizenships – and it’s not just Trump” in The Sydney Morning Herald, November 1, 2024

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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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Are Christmas Gifts Taxable?

With only days left before Christmas and the New Year, many holiday shoppers may be wondering besides sales tax or GST / HST, what other possible taxes could apply to our holiday celebrations?

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Santa “Tax Man” – A Moodys Tax Christmas Poem

Santa “Tax Man” – A Moodys Tax Christmas Poem (Adapted from “Santa Baby”)

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Tax Announcements in the November 30, 2020 Federal Government Fall Economic Statement

On November 30, 2020, the Canadian Federal Government released the Fall Economic Statement 2020 (the “Economic Statement”). The Economic Statement is full of jaw-dropping stimulus spending, but not many measures to increase tax revenues.

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US District Court (NDC) Halts DHS/DOL H-1B Interim Rules

To the relief of many seeking temporary employment in the US, US employers, vital critical infrastructure-related industries, immigration advocates, and immigration lawyers, on December 1, 2020, the US District Court for the Northern District of California set aside the following interim rules.

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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Flowchart

CERS is a much more powerful and accessible program than the CECRA and it is delivered straight to businesses that need such assistance.

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Client Alert: ArriveCAN Entry Requirements for All Travellers to Canada

In the continued effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Canada has announced that as of tomorrow, November 21, 2020, all travelers entering Canada as their final destination, regardless of citizenship (including Canadian citizens and permanent residents), must provide contact and quarantine information before entering on the ArriveCAN portal or smartphone app.

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Alexander Marino is quoted in an article titled “‘Scary’: Why US expats are tossing their citizenships – and it’s not just Trump” in The Sydney Morning Herald, November 1, 2024

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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.