Actually, the number of lunatics masquerading as Christians is much less in Canada than in the US; those who are usually are either laughed into silence or else exported to the US, such as Aimee Semple Macpherson.
Posted on 11/12/2012 12:10:06 AM PST by Alaska Wolf
Bring warm clothes.
the unskilled Mexicans coming in the back door, and skilled folks leaving by the front door.....
I am thinking of that Edmonton job market with a lot of interest, and actually I would be driving south east to get there from Alaska, about 2100 miles or so for me. I have driven the Alaska Highway three times, its no big deal even driving through during the winter, as far as the cold goes it may be quite cold there even by my standards as Wasilla, Alaska is actually very moderate, more snow the last couple of years, less extreme cold days like minus 20 or so.
If 0bama keeps up his war on the energy industry, oil and gas companies may move their headquarters to Canada.
if a US citizen, you have to file each year; for the rest of your life....regardless of where you live
Just moved myself and three kids 1000 miles away for a better job. I was terrified. Still am even.
I thought that so as to let the kindly folks in D.C. know where your earnings are coming from.
Still for a person willing to move, better the oil sands of Canada than the beach sands of New Jersey.
Throw in free Tim Bits and I’m there.
if a US citizen, you have to file each year; for the rest of your life....regardless of where you live
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You can drop your citizenship actually. It brings little to none benefits abroad right now. Both France or Russia are more agressive to protect their citizens elsewhere than good old US of A.
When I transferred temporarily (!) from Ford of Canada to Ford in the US, my income tax was calculated based upon the residency, regardless of origin of pay. My friends who transferred the opposite way also played under those rules. There is income tax reciprocity between Canada and the US because of the tax treaty. This is not the case with most countries, though. You need to investigate each pair of countries individually.
Residency is based upon certain requirements, usually involving length of temporary residence, marriage or other special consideration including refugee status.
Citizenship in Canada requires length of permanent residency without criminal record, deviancy, or drinking Coor's Light (proof of copious Molson consumption must be documented).
There are a lot of inaccuracies in the article you referenced. For example , there are no taxes on groceries/food and each province can have different rates of sales tax. Alberta has none, PEI taxes 10%. All pay the Federal GST of 5%. As for income taxes ,keeping it simple , there is a base deduction of $10,800 , for 2013,
15% on the first $42,707 of taxable income
22% on the next $42,707 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $42,707 and $85,414)
26%on the next $85,414 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $85,414 and $132,406)
29% of taxable income over $132,406
I'm sure there are. Are you suggesting that the Canadian tax system is less confiscatory than the U.S.?
How about property taxes? How do they compare?
And what exactly is " PEI taxes 10%"?
PEI taxes 10% , Alberta taxes 0% because they don’t have a provincial sales tax but they do charge the 5% GST Federal Tax . Prince Edward Island would be 10% plus the GST federal tax of 5% . Property taxes would depend on which municipality the property was in .
On Capital Gains only 50% is taxable . On a Tax Free Savings Account , up to $5000 invested each year , the income can come from stocks/bonds/savings accounts , there is no tax.
Actually, the number of lunatics masquerading as Christians is much less in Canada than in the US; those who are usually are either laughed into silence or else exported to the US, such as Aimee Semple Macpherson.
Is the Canadian tax system is less confiscatory than the U.S.? I don’t know . How does one fairly judge that?
I do know , for unlike in the US , the lucky few in Canada that win the lottery or beat a slot machine the winnings are tax free . I also know that Ontario has only one toll highway that can easily be avoided and it costs me $37.50 to tag my car for a year . I consider both those a tax so I really don’t know.
And, most companies have a tax equalization program where they make up the difference if you are taxed at a higher rate than in the US. Plus, as non-resident workers, the Canadian taxes are refunded.
It takes aboot 5-years to obtain a Canadian passport.
Living costs in Canada are much higher than the US...next time you are in BC go to the provincial liquor store and buy a six-pack of cheap beer...be prepared for a shock!
Stop by a Ford dealership and price a modest F150 pickup...gives sticker shock a whole new meaning.
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