Border Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Living, Working, and Investing Across the Border (Cross-Border Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770402489 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 370 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book is a good start to understanding the differences in the systems Amazon Customer This book is a good start to understanding the differences in the systems. HOWEVER, the book is highly biased. Comparisons provided are not done fairly. If your income is less than approx. $60k CDN per year (likely most retirees), you will likely pay less overall tax/costs in Canada. If you retire before 65, or not eligible for US Medicare, you will need to pay Healthcare in USA, easily $6k per year, with a high deductible (. I have read previous editions of this book and disappointed that there has not been sufficient updating of important Steve Drew I have read previous editions of this book and disappointed that there has not been sufficient updating of important material. A key issue for many Canadians moving to the USA is retaining and maintaining RRSPs and there is little acknowledgement of recent changes by the IRS e.g.as of October 2014 and I take issue with the recommendations to collapse RRSPs on grounds of currency speculation, simplification of affairs, tradin. Four Stars Mark OK - good reference
. He is a contributing editor to Canadian MoneySaver and his writing has been featured in The Globe and Mail, National Post and LA Times. Keats began his financial planning career in 1976 and is president and major shareholder of the largest financial advisory firm specializing in Canada-United States cross-border financial planning. Robert Keats, CFP (Canada), CFP (US), RFP (Canada), MSFP, is an internationally renowned
About the Author Robert Keats, CFP (Canada), CFP (US), RFP (Canada), MSFP, is an internationally renowned expert on cross-border financial planning. . He is a contributing editor to Canadian MoneySaver and his writing has been featured in The Globe and Mail, National Post and LA Times. Keats began his financial planning career in 1976 and is president and major shareholder of the largest financial advisory firm specializing in Canada-United States cross-border financial planning
This book is the definitive guide to cross-border financial planning. It teaches you how to become a legal US resident, qualify for benefits, get the most from medical systems, make US-based investments exempt from US income tax, and remove your RRSP from Canada at no or very low tax. It has been bolstered with new chapters on tax benefits for residents who move to and from both sides of the border.. If you are a Canadian living in the US seasonally or all-year-round, or if you are an American citizen returning to the US after a prolonged stay in Canada, this book can save you money, time and headaches