Author: Clint Curtis

If contributions were made by your employer while you were a resident of US, you will be allowed to make a transfer of a lump-sum payment from your 401k. Specifically, you will be able to transfer a 401k to a rollover IRA (employer permitting) and then transfer the IRA to a Canadian RRSP. Can I […]

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You can deduct the salary you pay to your child, as long as you meet all these conditions: you pay the salary. the work your child does is necessary for earning business, professional, or fishing income. the salary is reasonable when you consider your child’s age, and the amount you pay is what you would […]

Pants, skirts and shorts must be an “appropriate length” (mid-thigh). No visible underwear. Tops must cover upper body completely (no see-through) and shoulders “by an appropriate width.” Headgear can be worn except in classrooms, the office, theatre and during school gatherings. Does Canada have dress code? The short answer to that question is “yes,” but […]

In most situations, Medicare won’t pay for health care or supplies you get outside the U.S. The term “outside the U.S.” means anywhere other than the 50 states of the U.S., the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Does United States Medicare work in […]

Under the tax treaty between Canada and the United States, you can claim a deduction equal to 15% of the U.S. Social Security benefits included in your income. Are US Social Security benefits taxable in Canada? Under the treaty social security payments are only taxable in the country of residence. Therefore, for US citizens living […]

The graphic design industry in Canada is booming, and graphic designers are soon overtaking all other occupations in terms of demand. The quickening pace of digitalization has led to an increase in new job prospects. Is there a demand for designers? According to Aquent, “Designers have become the most ‘in-demand’ [of creative professionals] as user […]

Bachelor of Fashion Design in Canada Top 10 Universities University Tuition Fee (1st Year) George Brown College CAD 15,190 York University CAD 30,263 Ryerson University CAD 29,114 Georgian College CAD 13,876 Is Canada a good place to study fashion? Canada can be your study destination for fashion design. The country offers a wide variety of […]