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by usc-in-canada
Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:30 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: US Tax on US-C's in Canada getting child UCCB & CCTB
Replies: 3
Views: 2367

Thanks. To clarify, so the CCTB (not taxable in Canada) would also be not taxable on one's US Return ?
by usc-in-canada
Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: US Tax on US-C's in Canada getting child UCCB & CCTB
Replies: 3
Views: 2367

US Tax on US-C's in Canada getting child UCCB & CCTB

How does the US Tax code treat US Citizens who are permanent residents (PR) in Canada and receive things like the Universal Child Care Benefit ( UCCB ) and the Canada Child Tax Benefit ( CCTB ) ? I want to be sure I'm doing this right. In Canada, it appears the UCCB is a taxable benefit . But the CC...
by usc-in-canada
Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Issue: USC filing US Bankruptcy as P.R. in Canada
Replies: 0
Views: 1726

Issue: USC filing US Bankruptcy as P.R. in Canada

I'm a US Citizen living as a PR in Canada for last few years (family sponsorship). I kept pace with the payments on my massive US credit card debt... until earlier this year. It is looking like filing BK might be my only option. Profile: All my debts are US Credit cards (fallout from a remodel / res...
by usc-in-canada
Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Tax efficiency running US S corporation from Canada
Replies: 1
Views: 2342

Tax efficiency running US S corporation from Canada

I'd love any tax efficiency advice about running my S corporation from Canada. It makes sense for me to keep it while I'm here in Canada (maybe 1-2 years more, or more) for several reasons, but I want to structure my income correctly to legitimately avoid any double taxation etc. I understand how it...
by usc-in-canada
Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: cross border tax issues w credit card debt / bankruptcy
Replies: 2
Views: 2302

Thanks for this clarification. Very helpful. I'm a first timer into Canada. LIkely coming back to US at some point, but not sure when. I might have to call those Cr counseling svcs again indeed. That is one of my key questions. Is there any advantage to me even filing. Or should I just contact all t...
by usc-in-canada
Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: cross border tax issues w credit card debt / bankruptcy
Replies: 2
Views: 2302

cross border tax issues w credit card debt / bankruptcy

What US and Canadian tax consequences might I incur, if I have to declare US Bankruptcy or just quit making my US Credit Card payments ? I'm a US Citizen moved to Canada (now a Permanent resident) 2 years ago. I have $100,000+ in unsecured US credit card debt (1 LOC and 9 cards). My canadian banking...