What does spending your winter in the U.S. mean for your taxes?
Join Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley as they chat with Kevin Tippet about the ins and outs of Canadian snowbirds managing their tax responsibilities when living or owning property in the United States. Whether it’s the intricacies of the 183-day rule, buying vacation homes, renting them out, or selling them, they break down everything you need to know to avoid unexpected tax obligations.
Kevin shares insights on:
- Navigating the 183-day residency test for Snowbirds [02:01]
- Tax filing requirements for renting U.S. properties [05:51]
- Implications of selling a U.S. vacation property [10:00]
- How gambling wins (and losses) factor in across the border [13:47]
- Working remotely in Canada for a U.S. employer and tax pitfalls to avoid [18:39]
Resources:
- Understanding US Tax Obligations for Canadians with Kevin Tippett (Ep. 23)
Connect with Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley:
- Courtice.BakerTilly.ca
- LinkedIn: Baker Tilly Canada
- LinkedIn: Frankie Loreto
- LinkedIn: Sarah Netley
- Call: (905) 579-5659
Connect with Kevin Tippett:
- LinkedIn: Kevin Tippett, CPA
- BakerTilly: Kevin Tippett
- Call: (613) 820-8010
- Email: ketippett@bakertilly.ca
About Our Guest:
A proud Maritimer originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, Kevin graduated from Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting. In 2009, he earned his U.S. CPA designation and has built over 20 years of experience specializing in personal cross-border tax, with a focus on Canada and the United States.
After relocating from Moncton to Ottawa, Kevin began his career at a Big Four accounting firm, spending eight years developing expertise in cross-border tax matters, particularly advising employees on temporary assignments between Canada and the United States. Named partner in 2025, Kevin assists with the oversight of the cross-border tax practice, specializing in personal, cross-border income tax compliance, and advisory services.
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