Tax Info
Regular CRA/IRS tax updates and cross-border knowledge — sourced, for general information.
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Newcomer Filing Basics: T1135, FBAR and FATCA for Chinese-Speaking Immigrants
Learn T1135, FBAR, and FATCA filing basics for Chinese-speaking immigrants in Canada and the US. Avoid penalties with our cross-border tax guide.
Canadians Moving to the U.S.: TFSA, RRSP, FHSA and FBAR Traps to Sort Out Before You Go
Avoid costly tax surprises when moving from Canada to the US. Learn how TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and FBAR rules change and what to do before you go.
Canada Consults on Draft Legislation for Previously Announced Tax Measures
Finance Canada releases draft legislation for previously announced tax measures. Learn how these proposals may affect your cross-border tax planning.
IRS Points Extension Filers to Online Tools as Paper Processing Slows
IRS urges extension filers to use online tools as paper processing slows. Learn how to manage your tax tasks digitally and avoid delays.
IRS Holds Interest Rates Steady for Q4 2026: What It Means for Cross-Border Taxpayers
IRS keeps interest rates steady for Q4 2026. Learn what this means for cross-border taxpayers, including underpayment penalties and tax planning.
IRS Urges Extension Filers: File Soon, Don't Wait for October 15
IRS reminds 2025 tax extension filers to file soon, not wait until Oct 15. Avoid delays, interest, and penalties. Learn key steps and deadlines.
Late-Filing Penalties and Repeated Failure-to-Report Income: How CRA Penalties Compound
Learn how CRA late-filing and repeated failure-to-report penalties escalate, with insights from recent Canadian court cases. Avoid costly mistakes.
China Issues New Individual Income Tax Rules for Offshore Trusts: What Cross-Border Families Should Know
China's Announcement No. 21 of 2026 tightens IIT on offshore trusts. Learn how cross-border families can adapt and stay compliant.
Canada–US Tariff Escalation and China–Canada Duties: Tax and Business Implications
Explore tax and business implications of Canada-US tariff escalation and China-Canada duties for cross-border firms. Key insights for compliance.
China's New Offshore Trust Income Tax Rules: What Cross-Border Filers Need to Know
China's new offshore trust income tax rules (Announcement No. 21, 2026) impact cross-border filers. Learn key compliance steps and filing implications.
IRS Launches Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Report: A Practical Tool for Cross-Border Taxpayers
Learn about the IRS's new digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report and how it simplifies cross-border tax compliance for US and Canadian taxpayers.
FIRE System Retirement: What Cross-Border Filers Need to Know Before the 2027 Filing Season
IRS retires FIRE system for information returns. Learn what cross-border filers must know before the 2027 filing season to avoid penalties.