Buying a Property in the United States Takes Planning
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Partner - B.A.A., Attorney, M. Fisc.
Jean-François Poulin is a Partner in International Taxation at the Québec office of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. Over the years, he built a solid experience in American and international taxation. Jean-François has a client base of private and public organizations, mainly from the manufacturing, service and high technology sectors.
A lawyer by training, he taught for many years at the Faculté de droit of the Université Laval and was the co-author of the publication entitled La Loi du praticien – Loi sur le ministère du Revenu. His expertise regularly leads him to give conferences on cross-border taxation.
As a professional always on the look-out for developments in international taxation, Jean-François is known for his practical sense, his creativity and his ability to find and implement solutions to complex issues.
Many dream of buying a property in Florida or a golf course in Arizona. But what happens at the time of death?
Do you have questions relating to U.S. tax issues? The tax experts of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton can help you!
We have witnessed a significant increase in real estate transactions involving the sale of properties by non-residents of Canada.