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ArticleRelief Coming For US Citizens Living Abroad? Unfortunately, We Don't Think SoProviding such people with false hope is disappointing.CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleTax Rates, Politics, And Why You Can't Hate Your Brother-In-LawFirst of all, I want to make clear that I don't hate any of my brothers-in-law. However, it has occurred to me that the brother-in-law metaphor provides a fitting way to think about the recent political change and pending tax changes in Canada. CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleCanada To Remove COVID-19 PCR Testing For Certain TravellersBy all accounts, recent data analysis indicates that this latest COVID-19 wave, which was largely driven by the Omicron variant, has peaked in Canada and case numbers have sharply declined.CanadaImmigrationMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleHave You Ever Wondered How Much Your US Citizenship Is Costing You? Why Renouncing Could Save You Hundreds Of Thousands And Open New Doors For Financial Opportunities.The weeks and months leading up to June 15 are typically referred to as tax season for the more than eight million US citizens living abroad.CanadaImmigrationMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticlePresident Trump Expected To Temporarily Bar Immigration To The United States For Certain PersonsIn a press conference on April 20, 2020, President Trump announced that his administration would be temporarily barring certain new immigrantsCanadaImmigrationMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleUS Customs & Border Protection Rejecting L-1 RenewalsUntil quite recently, Canadian citizens were able to submit renewal L-1 nonimmigrant visa petitions at US ports-of-entry.CanadaImmigrationMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleAn Early Christmas Present For AgricultureThe second week of November holds a special place in my heart; harvest is generally done, calves are being shipped and the Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair descends upon Edmonton. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleWho May A US Citizen Or Permanent Resident Sponsor For A Green Card?Our immigration practice group frequently receives inquiries from current and prospective clients regarding their options for family-based immigration to the US...United StatesImmigrationMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleUS Government Reduces Renunciation Fee, Record Wait Times Set To Explode?On March 13, after a years-long court battle, the Department of State announced it will be reducing the fee to renounce US citizenship.United StatesTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleSanta "Tax Man" – A Moodys Tax Christmas PoemSanta "Tax Man" (The Moodys Tax version adapted from "Santa Baby" – a song performed by American singer Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra and originally released in 1953. CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleCOVID-19 Testing Requirement For Air Passengers To Enter CanadaThe COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, which is also called a "viral test," must be performed. CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Moodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleThe FBAR Is NOT In The MailUS citizens who live abroad, including Canada, need to be aware of a quirk of this year’s calendar that accomplishes the impossible – adding pressure and confusion to the FBAR filing process. CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleThe Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022On Sunday, August 7, 2022, the US Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376). The vote to pass the bill was strictly on party lines...CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleCanada's New COVID-19 Travel Bans, Testing Regime, And Quarantine RequirementsA few weeks ago, we collectively breathed sighs of relief as many COVID-related travel bans and restrictions, CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Moodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleImmigration Implications Of Alberta Recovery PlanAs Alberta looks to the future and re-energizing the provincial economy in the face of COVID-19 and the ongoing shocks to the oil and gas sector, immigration will be at the forefront.CanadaImmigrationMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticlePitfalls In Canada / US Cross Border Partnership Compliance – Treatment Of Partnership DebtUS professionals keeping the partnership books may not realize the need to provide specialized tax reporting and financial information to Canadian partners.CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleRestrictive Covenant Rules – Good News Update!On July 28, 2014, we published a blog that discussed a recent Canada Revenue Agency announcement at the 2014 Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Roundtable. CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP
ArticleDon’t Let The Tax Tail Wag The DogAt Moodys, our bench strengths are Canadian, US, and cross-border tax advisory services. We are a unique multi-disciplinary firm that employs both accountants and lawyers to arrive at optimal solutions for our clients.CanadaTaxMoodys Private Client Law LLP