"What are the best structures outside of IRAs to defer tax at the lowest rates?"
Question from a US-based IM Member: "What are the best structures outside of IRAs to defer tax at the lowest rates?" Read More »
"Are there any tax advantages in offshore structures if the beneficiary is a non-US..."
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 10:00Question from a US-based IM Member: "Are there any tax advantages in offshore structures if the beneficiary is a non-US charitable organization? Say a foundation trust." Read More »
3 Tax-Efficient Ways To Run A Business Through Your IRA
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 10:00Question from a US-based IM Member: "I have read some information about using a Roth IRA to own a business that you operate as an LLC within the IRA, as a way to keep your business out of your estate when you die, and also as a way to not avoid income tax from the operation of the business. How about the issue of Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI)? I believe the business' earnings would be subject to this, instead. Or am I missing something?" Read More »
"I'm Canadian - what tax obligations do I have if I open an account with goldmoney.com..."
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:05Question from a Canadian-based IM Member: "What tax obligations do I have if I open an account with goldmoney.com to hold gold or silver in Switzerland?" Read More »
"How is gold taxed in Canada when it comes time to selling..."
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:01"How is gold taxed in Canada when it comes time to selling? Is it the same rules for the white metals (silver, platinum and palladium)? Are there any advantages to buying precious metals in a Canadian corporation versus personally from a tax point of view?" Read More »
"I'm Canadian and want to open an account in..."
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:00Question from a Canadian-based IM Member: "If I want to open an account in Switzerland or Hong Kong or the Channel Islands, would revenue Canada find out? And do I have to report it?" Read More »
"If you were going to invest 1 Million Canadian Dollars overseas..."
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 10:04"If you were going to invest 1 Million Canadian Dollars overseas on an investment managed basis, in what country and what financial institution would you consider the safest and most competent to hold your offshore funds..." Read More »
"Given that there is no Canadian gift tax (as I understand), I am wondering if I can donate..."
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 10:02"Given that there is no Canadian gift tax (as I understand), I am wondering if I can donate a large amount to another person (outside of Canada) without drawing tax liability of later growth..." Read More »
"I am Canadian and would like to evaluate the 'Private International Investment Contract' strategy..."
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 10:01"I am Canadian and would like to evaluate the 'Private International Investment Contract' strategy. Special areas of interest: use of corporate funds, control, local defensibility, fees. Can you please advise how to..." Read More »
"Is there an offshore bank that pays a competitive APR [Annual Percentage Rate] that still accepts American depositors..."
Monday, 19 September 2011 21:36"Is there an offshore bank that pays a competitive APR [Annual Percentage Rate] that still accepts American depositors. I contacted the top rated banks in the world and received the same answer always 'you need to have a physical address in our country to open an account..." Read More »
"We are in the process of establishing residency in NV [Nevada] and getting out of CA [California]..."
Monday, 19 September 2011 21:29"My husband and I are in the process of establishing residency in NV [Nevada] and getting out of CA [California]. We are also creating a C-Corp and LLP in NV to receive royalties from another state. Will we be able to transfer those..." Read More »
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