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Canadian Snowbirds and U.S. Taxes: Avoiding Turbulence

October 27, 2022

Snowbirds who spend their winters in the United States may not be aware that they could face U.S. tax consequences if spending extended periods of time there. Being aware of U.S. tax rules for visitors can help Canadian snowbirds plan ahead and enjoy their time south of the border without overstaying their welcome.

This article looks at how Canadians spending time in the U.S. can be considered to be U.S. resident aliens, what practically that means for them, and how best to limit exposure to U.S. tax in these cases.

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