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Is it worth contributing to a Canadian TFSA from the USA?
I am a Canadian citizen studying for a PhD in the USA.
From the CRA's point of view, I'm a Canadian resident; from the IRS's point of view, I'm a non-resident alien.
My investment goal is long-term ...
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Can you point me to the correct US tax forms if I have a Canadian TFSA mutual fund?
I am a Canadian citizen and American permanent resident who invested in a TFSA mutual fund with a Canadian bank. Im looking to be pointed in the right direction for filing American taxes on these ...
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Is a Canadian TFSA similar to an American Roth IRA?
Canada never used to have a "pay tax now, but don't pay tax later" investment option, until 2009 when the TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) was created. Is this fundamentally the same as a US Roth IRA? ...