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by mixed85
Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

Renouncing citizenship is not an option for me. Any idea how much filing three years of returns will cost me with a competent cross-border tax professional? For these past three years i've only had one savings account and a TFSA. No other investments whatsoever. Thanks!
by mixed85
Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

Thanks for your help guys. What exactly do i need to backfile three years, will my old tax returns be sufficient? or am i required to get all my T4 slips? My tax package is not very complicated at all. Thanks again.
by mixed85
Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

So basically me applying for my proof of US citizenship (US Passport) for the first time has pulled me into this mess? Now i'm required to file taxes for the past 3 years? and hope i don't face any penalties/criminal prosecution.. when i was totally unaware i was a US citizen in the first place?? th...
by mixed85
Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

[quote="mixed85"]I just recently applied for my US passport as proof of my US citizenship. Prior to this, i had formal US citizenship documents, again i did not realize i had a claim to US citizenship through my american citizen parent. I thought once i reached the age of 18 i would lose t...
by mixed85
Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

I just recently applied for my US passport as proof of my US citizenship. Prior to this, i had formal US citizenship documents, again i did not realize i had a claim to US citizenship through my american citizen parent. I thought once i reached the age of 18 i would lose this claim. Am i still requi...
by mixed85
Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

Keep in mind i had no idea i had a claim to US citizenship until recently. Would i still be required to backfile in this case? What is the best course of action for me at this point? thanks.
by mixed85
Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:01 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications
Replies: 19
Views: 12056

Possible Claim to US Citizenship - Tax Implications

Hello,

I have recently discovered i have a claim to US citizenship through my American citizen parent. Once my application has been processed, will i be required to backfile any income taxes?? will i face any penalties?? i'm confused and don't know what to do. Thank you very much.