Borrowing to Invest, When is Interest Tax-Deductible

April 17, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
As part of your overall financial plan, you may have borrowed money in order to invest. One attraction of borrowing to invest is the ability to deduct your interest expense for tax purposes. However, it is important to note that using borrowed money to...
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Income From Joint Accounts Held Between Spouses

April 10, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
It is often assumed that spouses can split income earned in a joint account. This is not the case. To learn how the income is allocated, please click the article. For more information, please reach out. Click Here
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First Home Savings Account

April 03, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
With spring around the corner, the home buying and selling market typically heats up. For those who are buying there first home, opening up a FHSA (First Home Savings Account) is a great first step. For more information, please reach out. Click Here
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Canadian Non-Resident Withholding Tax

March 27, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
For non-residents of Canada that have Canadian sourced income, it is important to understanding the potential withholding tax implications. As always, for a more detailed discussion, please reach out. Click Here
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U.S. Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax

February 27, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
The U.S. tax system is composed of an income tax system and a transfer tax system. The transfer tax system includes a gift tax, an estate tax and a generation-skipping transfer tax. For more information, click the link - and for a more formal discussion...
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U.S Estate Tax - Strategies for Canadians with Exposure

February 20, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
Many Canadians do not realize that they may be exposed to U.S. estate tax. Planning that can reduce or eliminate this exposure may be optimal and something we look at for all our clients. For more information, please reach out. Click Here
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Are you thinking of leaving the U.S. tax system?

February 13, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
For those who are contemplating leaving the U.S. tax system, many issues may arise. For an overview of the U.S. exit tax law, please click the link. For more information, please reach out. Click Here
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Moving to Canada From the U.S.

February 06, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
Are you a U.S. citizen or green-card holder who is moving to Canada? One thing you should be aware of is that you will be subject to both the Canadian and U.S tax system. For help navigating this and other cross-border considerations, please reach out...
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Prescribed Rate Loan Annual Interest Payments Due by January 30th

January 02, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
To ensure that the prescribed rate loan you made to a spouse continues to meet the requirements to split income, the annual interest payment must be made by January 30th of the following year. This is a common strategy that we implement for many clients...
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Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base

December 07, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
This article discusses how to calculate the adjusted cost base (ACB) with respect to different types of investments and some common events that may affect ACB calculations. It's essential to seek advice from a qualified tax advisor when determining the...
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