If I use a Canadian broker as American do I pay taxes twice?

Discussion in 'Taxes and Accounting' started by cashclay, Dec 23, 2021.

  1. cashclay

    cashclay

    Um they allow it...
    I had an account there before. But because Im an idiot and didnt know what I was doing I lost all of my money... However I was never asked to file a tax return
     
    #11     Dec 24, 2021
  2. cashclay

    cashclay


    Really??? How sure are you about this? Because I messaged Questrade and asked the operator said yes. I have to pay both countries taxes. However, I think women didnt really know what she was talking about
     
    #12     Dec 24, 2021
  3. otctrade

    otctrade

    Which both countries? Since you are a US citizen you will have to file a US tax return even if you don't live in the USA. You also have to do one for Korea of course.
     
    Last edited: Dec 24, 2021
    #13     Dec 24, 2021
  4. VicBee

    VicBee

    You can Google all of that information but yes, the basis of it all is, as a US citizen you pay taxes on worldwide income, period.
    Once that's clear, depending on the country, tax agreements allow you to deduct some or all of taxes paid to another country from your US tax filing. Things can get very complicated, very quickly and I suggest chatting with a country specific tax advisor to evaluate your specific case.
    Very few countries have such reach on their citizens. Iran is another one.
     
    #14     Dec 24, 2021
  5. cashclay

    cashclay

    Disgusting. What a disgusting country America is . I hate being a us citizen. Its brings nothing but headaches.
     
    #15     Dec 26, 2021
  6. Overnight

    Overnight

    Then simply renounce your US citizenship. Go enjoy your freedoms in your new home country.
     
    #16     Dec 26, 2021
  7. VicBee

    VicBee

    It'll cost you $2300 to renounce your US citizenship, a measly amount considering the potential tax savings.
     
    #17     Dec 26, 2021
  8. Overnight

    Overnight

    Perhaps. Go live in a foreign country without a US passport and try to protect yourself when the shit hits the fan. That is one of this things the taxes you pay as a US citizen are used for.
     
    #18     Dec 26, 2021