Should You Sell Your U.S. Shares Ahead of a Merger?

Should You Sell Your U.S. Shares Ahead of a Merger?

A shareholder question on the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger: what Canadians should know about deemed dispositions, withholding tax, and cross-border tax status. ; I am a shareholder of Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific has made an offer to merge...
Reporting Foreign Income in Canada: Rules and Requirements

Reporting Foreign Income in Canada: Rules and Requirements

For Canadian tax residents, income earned outside the country usually belongs on the Canadian tax return, and certain foreign assets may need to be disclosed on Form T1135. ; For Canadian tax residents, income earned outside the country usually belongs on the Canadian...
What Retirement Plans Are Tax Deductible in Canada?

What Retirement Plans Are Tax Deductible in Canada?

Not every retirement account reduces taxable income. In Canada, only a small group of plans allow contributions to be deducted when they are made. The Canada Revenue Agency outlines these pension and savings arrangements under federal government income tax rules,...