David A. Altro

What U.S. tax proposals mean for Canadians

Breaking down estate tax and capital gains for cross-border clients

By David A. Altro | May 26, 2021

4 min read

Holding title to U.S. personal-use property after Trump’s tax changes

What Canadian snowbirds need to know

By David A. Altro | October 15, 2018

4 min read

How Trump’s new tax act hurts Americans in Canada

Life is even more challenging for many U.S. citizens in Canada who operate businesses

By David A. Altro | July 11, 2018

3 min read

IRS can revoke passports of Americans in Canada

New rules target delinquent taxpayers

By David A. Altro | June 24, 2016

4 min read

IRS can revoke passports of Americans in Canada

Make sure to keep up with your U.S. taxes — the IRS can now revoke American passports if you don't pay up.

By David A. Altro | June 17, 2016

4 min read

How to file FBARs

Be wary of these 4 surprising situations

By David A. Altro | December 11, 2015

4 min read

Tax

How to file FBARs

If you qualify as a U.S. person, you may be required to file a special tax form.

By David A. Altro | December 4, 2015

4 min read

Tax

Get compliant with the IRS

If you’ve only recently found out you or your spouse are considered a U.S. taxpayer, you may have failed to report income and pay tax.

By David A. Altro | March 29, 2015

5 min read

Get clients compliant with the IRS

Two disclosure programs will reduce penalties

By David A. Altro | March 20, 2015

6 min read

LLC spells trouble for Canadians with U.S. property

For Canadians with U.S. property, a limited liability company (LLC) can cause major headaches due to the U.S.’s foreign reporting requirements.

By David A. Altro | February 4, 2015

3 min read

How to own U.S. rental property

Limited partnerships are the best option

By David A. Altro | January 23, 2015

6 min read