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- Fri Jan 29, 2016 4:38 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: Canadian moving to the United States: TFSA RESP concern
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I apologize for the repetition in my answer... But to make sure I am clear on what you are suggesting. We should be able to sell off/close TFSA's, transfer our daughter's RESP to a family member, and then we should be able to file as a US resident? There are no egregious fees, fines, etc. in this si...
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:18 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: Canadian moving to the United States: TFSA RESP concern
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10119
Allow me to elaborate. I have accepted a medical training program (residency) in the United States that is slated to start July 1, 2016. This is a 3 year training program. I have full intentions to return to Canada, as we would be entering us as TN status. I am looking for an accounting firm to advi...
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:43 pm
- Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
- Topic: Canadian moving to the United States: TFSA RESP concern
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10119
Canadian moving to the United States: TFSA RESP concern
My family has <$20,000.00 in Resp/TFSA's. We have been advised that we need to close these accounts immediately as they have to be claimed/declared at tax time. 1) Why is this such a burden? Why is it so expensive to deal with? 2) I have been advised to close the accounts, and file my 2016 us taxes ...