Worldwide Locations:
Edit Content

Share

LinkedIn
X
Facebook
WhatsApp
Skype
Email
Print

Publications by Date

Read More »

Communication Strategies for Family Businesses
Techniques to Improve Communication and Prevent Misunderstandings

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful business, but in family enterprises, it plays an even more crucial role.  The unique dynamics of family businesses—where personal relationships intertwine with business decisions—create an environment where miscommunication can quickly lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and even business ...
Read More »

Importance of Governance Structures for Family Businesses

Governance structures are crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of family businesses.  Unlike public companies, family enterprises face unique challenges, including the intertwining of family dynamics with business operations.  Establishing robust governance structures—such as family councils, boards, and advisory committees—ensures that these businesses remain ...
Read More »
Top 5 Tax Issues U.S. Estate and Gift Tax

Top 5 U.S. Estate and Gift Tax Issues for Canadians

The U.S. taxes transfers during an individual’s lifetime (gift tax) and at death (estate tax). These taxes apply to the net value of the asset transferred, not the net gain. Canada only taxes the net gain on assets transferred both before or after death. This article ...
Read More »

Welcome to W.L. Dueck & Co. LLP – Providing Cross-border Tax Expertise Since 1998… and Commentary since 2012

Welcome to www.crossbordertaxblog.com, W.L. Dueck & Co. LLP’s U.S. and cross-border tax blog. We are a team of over 20 tax professionals that work exclusively on U.S. and cross-border tax issues. Our clients include Canadian businesses and individuals with investments in the U.S. and U.S. ...
Read More »

Low Risk U.S. Tax Compliance

On June 26, 2012 the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced new streamlined filing procedures (“SFP”) for non-resident U.S. taxpayers to go into effect September 1, 2012. SFP is available to U.S. persons and dual citizens living outside the US who have failed to timely file ...
Read More »

US Gift Tax Exposure on Joint Ownership of Property

The most common way spouses hold property in Canada is joint tenancy with right of survivorship. Joint ownership provides each joint tenant an undivided interest in the property and when one spouse dies, the property immediately passes to the surviving spouse without probate. In the ...
Read More »

Don’t forget about State and Local income tax implications when working in the US!

The domestic tax implications of living and working in one country are generally straight-forward. While there may be from time to time some complicating domestic tax issues, generally, with a bit of resourcefulness you don’t need to be a tax specialist to resolve the personal ...
Read More »

Mexican Land Trusts are Not Trusts for US Federal Income Tax Purposes

In a recent Revenue Ruling, the IRS concluded that a fideicomiso or Mexican Land Trust (“MLT”) arrangement is not a trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This was welcome news to many U.S. citizens that own land located in Mexico through an MLT. As ...
Read More »

2013 Changes to the US Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ID requirements

Have you earned income from the U.S., or perhaps sold a personal property in 2013? If so, there is a very good chance you will need to file a US income tax return. In order to do so, you will be required to obtain either ...
Read More »

Contact us to learn how we can assist you

The member firms of Andersen in Canada focus on Canadian, international and Canada-U.S. cross-border tax matters. With offices across Canada, our tax professionals work with a broad range of businesses and individual clients to develop innovative tax solutions for a diverse range of issues. Our senior leaders and many of our professional staff have extensive experience in Canadian, international, U.S. and cross-border tax matters with major international accounting firms, as well as practical experience working with businesses and individuals.

Contact Us

Our Services

Menu

Quick links

 © Andersen LLC, Andersen LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants and Andersen Inc., Chartered Professional Accountants. Andersen LLP and Andersen Inc. are the Canadian member firms of Andersen Global, a Swiss verein comprised of legally separate, independent member firms located throughout the world providing services under their own name or the brand “Andersen.” Andersen Global does not provide any services and has no responsibility for any actions of the member firms, and the member firms have no responsibility for any actions of Andersen Global. Your use of this website is subject to the terms and conditions governing it. Please read these terms and conditions before using the website.

This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site. Switch to a production site key to remove this banner.