We are just looking to confirm that we can be away from Nova Scotia and be in the U.S. for a total of seven months now without losing our medical coverage in Nova Scotia?

Hello. I do enjoy reading “Bird Talk.” However, as a retired CPA, I do shudder at times with your advice regarding transfers of U.S. property to children or sales to outside parties…

Last year, we bought a car in Florida with the hope of leaving it there while we are back home. When we went to get our insurance, boy, were we shocked…

If I go into the U.S. for a month, then go to Mexico for three months, then back to the U.S., do the three months count in my time allowed in the U.S.? I get entrance and exit stamps from Mexico.

My dog was born in the U.S. and is vaccinated annually there before we head back to Canada. He travels with a certification from his vet re: rabies and all other vaccinations he receives….

In looking at the new requirements for taking a dog into the U.S., as stated on the CSA site, the form is valid for multiple entries into the U.S.

If your home in Florida is the only residence you own, can it be claimed as your permanent residence?

If we plan to sell our property in Florida, what is the process for getting the money back into our Canadian account? Are there tax rules that apply?

We are taking a Panama Canal cruise leaving from Fort Lauderdale, returning from Panama City, Panama. We will only be in the U.S. for the one day, but do we have to count the entire trip as being in the U.S.?

We appreciate all of CSA’s work on increasing our eligible days in the U.S. and all of the other great info and support you provide.