Will Canadians be able to spend 8 months in the U.S. instead of 6?
Question
I’ve read in the news that a new law may allow Canadians to spend up to 8 months in the U.S. instead of 6. What is the status of this legislation?
Answer
As of early January 2020, the Canadian Snowbirds Act, which would effectively amend U.S. tax law to allow Canadians who meet certain criteria to spend 8 months in the U.S. per calendar year (instead of the current 6 month limit) has only been proposed as a bill and has not been passed into law.
We are following the status of this bill closely and will advise Snowbird Advisor members of any important developments.
In the meantime, you can learn more about the proposed Canadian Snowbirds Act here.
