David A. Altro

Tax News

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

Advisor's Edge

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

Tax News

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

Tax News

IRS can revoke passports of Americans in Canada

New rules target delinquent taxpayers

By David A. Altro |June 24, 2016

4 min read

Tax News

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

Industry

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

Tax News

Get clients compliant with the IRS

Two disclosure programs will reduce penalties

By David A. Altro |March 20, 2015

6 min read

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