North America
North America | 8 Dec 11
irs clarification on fbars
Tax experts with American expatriate clients reacted with considerable interest yesterday to a new IRS clarification that appears to suggest more flexibility, with respect to penalties for failing to file tax returns and Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs), than previously had been assumed possible.
North America | 4 Dec 11
american expats in canada may get reprieve
Americans living in Canada who owe back taxes to the US may be about to get a break from the Internal Revenue Service, the Toronto Globe and Mail is reporting, citing as its source the US ambassador to Canada.
North America | 10 Nov 11
us expats hold uncitizenship event in canada
What is said to have been the first citizenship renunciation meeting ever held in Canada took place at the US consulate in Toronto last month, as some 22 Americans sought to end once and for all the hassle of being a US expat, the Canadian Globe and Mail reported yesterday.
ailo chairman panagiodis steps down
The Association of International Life Offices has elected Canada Lifes Claudia Lang as its new chairman, replacing Rachel Panagiodis who has completed a full two-year term.
North America | 28 Oct 11
rbc wm appoints us based directors
RBC Wealth Management has appointed two US-based directors, to cover the north-east and west coast regions of the country.