The RRSP/RRIF Meltdown Strategy

November 27, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
The RRSP/RRIF meltdown strategy may be a tax-efficient way to replace some of your excess registered assets with non-registered assets using an investment loan. This article describes the meltdown strategy and highlights some of the potential issues you...
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2025 Year End Tax Planning for Individuals

November 20, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
As year-end approaches, taking some time to review your financial affairs may yield significant tax savings. To help ensure you leave no stone unturned, here's a summary of some common year-end tax planning strategies. Click Here
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Taxation of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for U.S. Persons

November 13, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
A TFSA is a flexible savings vehicle where investment income earned (and growth) in the account is tax-free for Canadian tax purposes. However, U.S. persons who hold a TFSA may be subject to additional tax and filing requirements. Therefore, it’s important...
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2025 Federal Budget

November 06, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
The anticipate budget release finally came this week. The following is a summary of the most significant tax and wealth planning measures proposed in the budget. To review the impact on you and your situation, please reach out. Click Here
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Taxation of a Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for U.S. Persons

October 29, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
An FHSA is a registered account to help Canadian residents save on a tax-free basis to purchase their first home. The IRS has not provided any specific guidance on the U.S. treatment of FHSA. If you should open one, or any other registered account in...
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Taxation of Canadian Registered Savings Plans for U.S. Persons

October 23, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
There are a number of registered savings plans available to Canadian residents that provide tax and other benefits. However, U.S. persons who have an interest or involvement in these plans may be subject to punitive U.S. tax, additional U.S. filing requirements...
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Transferring a U.S. Plan to Your RRSP or RRIF

October 16, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
This article discusses transferring your U.S. retirement plan to your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or registered retirement income fund (RRIF) on a tax-efficient basis. This planning is only advantageous in certain situations - for more information...
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How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects Canadians

October 09, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
This article discusses some of the key changes that may be relevant to U.S. persons living in Canada. This article provides a high-level overview of the changes and for more information please reach out. Click Here
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Moving to Canada with a U.S. Roth IRA

September 25, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
Moving to Canada with a U.S. Roth Individual Retirement Arrangement (Roth IRA) could result in negative tax implications if you don’t plan ahead. This article provides general information for Canadian residents about the U.S. and Canadian tax treatment...
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Pension Tax Credit

September 18, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
If you are receiving eligible pension income, you may be entitled to claim both a federal and a provincial/territorial tax credit. This article addresses the types of pension income that qualify for the tax credit and what to consider if you would like...
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