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About Jiayue Tax & Financial Planning Jiayue Tax Planning is jointly provided by Michael Gao CPA Inc. and its affiliated firm, Citistar Wealth Management. Together, we combine our professional expertise to serve every client. With our knowledge and experience, we help empower your success. If you plan to invest in Canadian real estate, don’t miss this guide on how non-residents pay taxes when selling property in Canada. Under Canadian tax

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About Jiayue Tax & Financial Planning Jiayue Tax Planning is jointly provided by Michael Gao CPA Inc. and its affiliated firm, Citistar Wealth Management, combining expertise from both fields to serve every client. With our professionalism, we help power your success.   If you are interested in the reporting of foreign assets, you definitely should not miss this article! First question: Do all foreign assets need to be reported? Under

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