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RRSP TFSA when leaving Canada for USA: What to know before your cross-border move

RRSP TFSA when leaving Canada for USA: What to know before your cross-border move

Taylor Moving and Storage · September 1, 2026

Key Takeaways A move from Canada to the USA can affect your tax residency, investment accounts, and household-goods timeline at the same time. Treat the financial and physical move as connected projects, while getting personalized tax advice before making account changes. Canadian tax residency depends on your facts and residential ties, not simply your visa. […]

Canada US moving tariffs 2026: What they mean for household goods

Canada US moving tariffs 2026: What they mean for household goods

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 31, 2026

Key Takeaways Canada–US household moves involve both transportation planning and customs review. Tariff treatment depends on the goods, their origin, their ownership history, and the traveller’s circumstances. Used personal belongings may qualify for duty-free treatment, but eligibility is not automatic. New purchases, gifts, commercial goods, and restricted items need closer review. Detailed inventories and supporting […]

Cost of moving from US to Canada: A complete guide to cross-border moving expenses

Cost of moving from US to Canada: A complete guide to cross-border moving expenses

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 30, 2026

Key Takeaways The cost of moving from US to Canada depends on more than the distance between two addresses. Shipment size, route, access, services, customs preparation, and timing all shape the final price. Transportation is usually priced using mileage and shipment weight for cross-border moves. Packing, storage, vehicles, specialty items, and difficult access can add […]

Cost of cross border move Canada to US: A practical pricing guide

Cost of cross border move Canada to US: A practical pricing guide

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 18, 2026

Key Takeaways A Canada-to-US residential move is priced as a shipment, a route, and a cross-border process—not simply as a truck ride. Your inventory, access conditions, timing, services, and paperwork all influence the final estimate. Shipment weight and travel distance are usually the largest pricing factors. Packing, storage, crating, vehicle transport, and difficult access can […]

US alien registration requirement moving to USA: A Canada-to-US household move guide

US alien registration requirement moving to USA: A Canada-to-US household move guide

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 16, 2026

Key Takeaways A move from Canada to the United States involves two related but separate processes: your immigration or admission status and the customs entry of your household goods. Confirm whether your prior visa, admission, or immigration process already satisfies applicable registration requirements. Review your Form I-94, authorized stay, and any USCIS address-update obligations. Keep […]

Importing household goods to Canada duty free: a practical customs guide for movers

Importing household goods to Canada duty free: a practical customs guide for movers

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 15, 2026

Key Takeaways Duty-free treatment for household goods depends on your status in Canada, the history of the items, and the quality of your declaration. Customs planning should begin before the shipment is packed. Confirm whether you are a returning resident, former resident, settler, or temporary resident. List goods you bring with you separately from goods […]

Can I bring my car when moving to Canada from the US? A practical import guide

Can I bring my car when moving to Canada from the US? A practical import guide

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 14, 2026

Key Takeaways Bringing a US vehicle into Canada is possible, but it is an import process rather than an ordinary border crossing. Eligibility, ownership, export clearance, Canadian inspections, taxes, and provincial registration all need to line up. Confirm the vehicle is eligible before buying or shipping it. Gather title, registration, lien, recall, immigration, and export […]

Moving truck crossing Canada US border rules: a practical guide for household moves

Moving truck crossing Canada US border rules: a practical guide for household moves

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 13, 2026

Key Takeaways A Canada–US household move is both a personal relocation and a regulated shipment crossing an international border. Good preparation keeps the truck, your documents, and your inventory aligned. Confirm that every traveler has the right authorization to enter the destination country. Prepare a clear inventory of household goods before packing is finished. Keep […]

What to declare at border when moving to Canada: a complete household goods guide

What to declare at border when moving to Canada: a complete household goods guide

Taylor Moving and Storage · August 12, 2026

Key Takeaways A move to Canada involves more than loading a truck. Your declaration should account for everything entering the country, whether it travels with you or arrives later. Declare household goods, food, plants, animal products, vehicles, currency, and restricted items honestly. Separate accompanying goods from goods that will follow in a later shipment. Prepare […]

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