Bird Talk » General

Posted date : Aug 9, 2019.

There are two issues raised in the Bird Talk of the spring issue on page 8, where I am questioning your response: (1) There is no withholding tax on a U.S. sale of less than $250,000. (2) In Canada, we are required to report any real estate transaction of more than $100,000 at purchase.

Posted date : Aug 9, 2019.

Can I import a homemade utility trailer back to Ontario with me? It has never been registered, nor does it have a serial number on it. I bought it partly finished and finished it myself. Do I have to register it in Florida first?

Posted date : Aug 9, 2019.

I read your article in the summer 2018 issue on Amazon Prime. I talked to an Amazon customer service agent and he suggested to me to just get it monthly in Canada and in the U.S.

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

I’m rapidly approaching my six-month limit for days in the U.S. this year. However, about 30 of those days have been related to declared business travel to attend academic meetings and conferences in the U.S. Do these days still count toward my six-month limit? Is there a way to separate this kind of non-remunerated business […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

I am a lifetime member of the CSA and have an issue that I am hoping you can assist me with. I have had a business make an unauthorized charge on my VISA card and they have refused to reverse the charge. I had given them my credit card information over the phone for a […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

I read recently about gifting your property in Arizona. When we purchased our property in Arizona, our escrow agent suggested a beneficiary deed. Apparently, our property will pass to our named beneficiary without red tape or penalties. Worth looking into. J. Grierson Brandon, MB Response : Ed.: Another possible solution to this estate issue. I would […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

My wife and I own a home in Arizona and are thinking of transferring ownership to our son, who lives in Arizona. We bought the house in 2006. We live in Canada. Would we have any capital gain to report, as this is not a sale but a gift to our son? Then could he […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

My wife and I own a mobile home in a resident-owned park in Florida. We own a share plus a home. It now looks as if our park is being sold to a private owner. Our park was a not-for-profit association. If the sale happens, we will be receiving money for our bought-out share. Do […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

As a snowbird, it seems that I am required to have two Amazon Prime accounts, one in each country. I cannot get through the Amazon maze to confirm this; can you with your resources obtain an answer? Jim Anderson Castleford, ON Response : Ed.: Another surprise for me. Amazon has charged me twice – once […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019.

Can I do repairs to my own property in California (non-permit-required work)? Thanks. John Bastone Cobble Hill, BC Response : Ed.: Yes, of course. I would be very cautious if it is a rental property, however, and would visit the county office for advice.