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by J972
Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Moving US to Canada - Revocable Trusts
Replies: 0
Views: 2360

Moving US to Canada - Revocable Trusts

Hello all, I've searched the forums but didn't find any clear answers to these questions. As a US GC holder relocating to Canada are there any general recommendations for dealing with a California Revocable living trust and pour-over will? Should it be revoked? and if so does it need to be done befo...
by J972
Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Another one moving from the US to Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 7578

Thanks guys, I did call Schwab on two separate occasions and was told both times that it was okay for a Canadian resident to manage their retirement accounts at Schwab. I'll have to see if they will give me something in writing. It will likely not be a problem as long as I maintain the GC and have a...
by J972
Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:48 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Another one moving from the US to Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 7578

I am actually taking the I-131 option to obtain a 2 year re-entry permit to leave my options open. My understanding is that currently to voluntarily give up the GC you need to file I-407 but also if you are a long-term GC holder (8/15 years) and lose you GC for any reason, form 8854. With form 8854 ...
by J972
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Another one moving from the US to Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 7578

Thanks Nelson, very helpful as always.

So I guess there are no special considerations with ESPP. If the stock went down sell before leaving, if not keep it until you get to Canada.

J
by J972
Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Another one moving from the US to Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 7578

Another one moving from the US to Canada

Hi all, These forums are great and highly informative, thanks everyone for their contributions. I’m currently evaluating a job offer in Canada (Canadian citizen) and will likely accept. These forums have been helpful however I’m still left with a few questions. I am a US permanent resident in th...