Canada-U.S. Employment Transfers: A Guide to Personal Tax Planning, 6th Edition

Individuals moving between Canada and the United States face a daunting array of Canadian and U.S. tax issues, particularly when the move is due to an employment-related transfer. This book provides an overview of key taxation principles related to employment both in Canada and in the United States, and highlights the interaction between the tax laws of these two countries. For employers, this book offers practical guidance on tax issues for the purpose of managing expatriate costs, designing an effective cross-border employee relocation program and retaining key employees.

Key Topics include:

• Overview of the Canadian and U.S. personal tax systems
• Tax reimbursement programs, including sample tax equalization calculations
• Foreign tax credits and tax relief available under the Canada-U.S. tax treaty
• The implications of changes under the fifth protocol to the Canada-U.S. treaty which entered into force on December 15, 2008
• Investments in partnerships, limited liability companies, and other entities
• Taxation of artists and athletes
• Estate planning, including U.S. estate tax issues
• Executive compensation, including various types of equity compensation and long-term incentive plans available
• Expanded discussion on the U.S. deferred compensation rules