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Mar 13, 2024 · The Canadian beneficiaries must deposit the 25 per cent to the CRA by the 15th month after the inheritance is given. This amount may be less than 25 per cent in countries where Canada has a tax treaty. Beneficiaries in the U.S. have a set-out procedure once the funds make it through Canadian probate and taxes.
Nov 6, 2023 · Embarking upon the path of cross-border inheritance, especially from Canada to the U.S., reveals a myriad of nuances and tax implications worth exploring. With multifaceted complexities in play, we can distill this exploration into three primary components for Canadians dealing with U.S. beneficiaries:
- Table of Contents
- Why Is International Estate Planning Important For International Families?
- The Basics of US-Canada Cross-Border Estate Planning
- Working with A Cross-Border Wealth Management Firm
- Us Revocable Living Trust
- Can You Create A Cross-Border Trust?
- Estate Planning with Foreign Property
- The Benefits of Cross-Border Trusts
- LLC Limited Liability Corporation
- Lifetime Gifts to Minimize Us Estate Taxes
When our clients come to us, an important goal for them is understanding how to transfer wealth during their lifetime and after their death. Ideally, you want to plan. Arranging who will receive your assets when you pass and providing clear end-of-life directives will reduce family distress when you are gone. When you are considering your estate an...
If you are a US person, the global taxation of citizens and green card holders make planning ahead of time even more critical. You may have children from a prior marriage and others from a current marriage. Succession planning becomes crucial. First, you want to make sure you have your beneficiary designations on your registered accounts, such as R...
Estate planning can be complicated when you are a Canadian and reside in Canada. But when you add the intricacy of being considered a US person and perhaps having assets in both countries, the risk is much higher of making costly mistakes. Thinking about no longer being able to take care of your affairs may be unpleasant. However, with proper plann...
A US revocable living trust may not be a good option for a Canadian resident, regardless of whether you are considered a US person. It may cause tax and estate problems. As always, speak to a qualified tax and law professional to understand your situation. Many people like to use a trust to avoid probate and have the public know all their probable ...
The next consideration that may arise is the option of a cross-border trust (CBT). Because the CRA and IRS recognize a cross-border trust as a disregarded entity, it means the business is not separated from the owner for tax purposes in both countries. Therefore having a CBT may help to avoid double taxation as foreign tax credits are easier to use...
Whether you are a Canadian or a US person residing in Canada, you need to consider the tax, legal and administration factors of owning foreign property in the US. Many people want to use trusts to avoid the costly and lengthy probate processes or gain creditor protection. Still, only specific options may work when residing in Canada. You will need ...
You may be considering whether or not to use a cross-border trust (CBT). While you would need to consult with a lawyer to consider your particular situation, I will explain why there is an increase in the popularity of CBTs. When you pass on your property through a trust, you avoid probate, and the property goes directly to your heirs. First, it is...
We have had several clients come to us who have inherited a limited liability corporation (LLC). It is a structure created in the US that does not have an equivalent in Canada. In the US, an LLC allows the owners to get taxed when they earn income from the LLC. The actual LLC does not file a tax return as it is considered a disregarded entity.In Ca...
There is no gift tax in Canada, but if you gift investments or real estate, there may be a deemed disposition. For example, if you gifted a house, the CRA sees it as though you sold the property at fair market value (FMV), and you would owe any tax on the capital gain. In the US, you can give up to USD 18,000 yearly to any number of beneficiaries a...
Jun 1, 2023 · Here’s an example: Mr. Canuck and his daughter, Ms. Canuck, both live in Canada. Mr. Canuck gives his daughter his American vacation home, which he bought for C$250,000 and which is now worth C$350,000. In Canada, Mr. Canuck would have to report the $100,000 capital gain on his tax return, as if he’d sold the property.
Oct 5, 2021 · My Mother recently passed away (she lives in the US and I live in Canada) and I’ll be receiving a sizable inheritance some time next year once the estate is fully resolved and wound up. I’m really worried about how much tax I’ll need to pay on the inheritance. Here are more details on the amounts: $250,000 in an inherited IRA
Nov 20, 2023 · April 30 of the following year. November 1 and December 31. 6 months after the date of death. When a loved one passes, tax issues will come into play whether you are the legal representative in charge of settling the estate or the beneficiary figuring out how to declare any money you’ve earned (or lost) by investing your inheritance.
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At the Toronto, Ontario, law firm of O’Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP, we provide tailored solutions to clients who have a U.S. affiliation and cross-border estate planning issues working with U.S. estate planning advisors. Our firm has decades of experience providing estate planning guidance and advice to families in Canada and the United States.
