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Snowbirds US Expats Radio PodcastAuthor: Gerry Scott
Whether you're a Canadian snowbird spending winters in the USA, or an American looking to move to Canada, the Snowbirds Expats Radio Podcast is loaded with useful information to guide you. Gerry Scott is the host of this podcast, Monday to Friday, Gerry works with Canadian and US clients as a cross border advisor with one of Canadas largest and most respected wealth management firms.. The Snowbirds Expats Radio Podcast is brought to you by the Snowbirds US Day Tracker and the Canada Physical Presence Tracker apps. The Snowbirds US Day Tracker app helps you track the number of days youre spending in the USA, which is essential to avoid being classified by the IRS as a US resident for tax purposes. The Canada Physical Presence Tracker is the easiest and most reliable way to track your physical permanent days for the purpose of renewing your permanent residence card (maple card). Simply enter the days into the calculator and track the progress as you get closer and closer to becoming a full time resident of Canada. Both apps offer a wide variety of services that include, USD exchange, tax and legal services, Real Estate, Medical Tourism, and more. Download them today on your iPhone or Android. Language: en-us Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 74: Navigating Cross-Border Taxes for Athletes and Executives
Monday, 17 November, 2025
When professional athletes sign big contracts or executives relocate across borders, the tax implications can be as complex as the game itself. In this episode, Gerry Scott talks with David Silber, Partner at Crowe Soberman LLP, about how athletes and high-income earners structure their finances when moving between Canada and the United States.David leads the firm’s Sports and Entertainment Division, advising athletes in hockey, baseball, basketball, F1, tennis, golf, and more. He and his team help clients determine tax residency, manage multi-jurisdiction income, and build long-term financial strategies that protect their earnings.Gerry and David break down:How tax residency is actually determinedWhat happens when athletes split their time between two countriesHow U.S. and Canadian tax authorities coordinate on cross-border incomeThe advantages and limitations of RCAs (Retirement Compensation Arrangements)How state-by-state taxation affects athletes playing in the U.S.When buying property in Canada helps or hurts an athlete’s tax positionHow departure tax works when leaving CanadaWhy executives recruited from the U.S. face many of the same planning challenges as pro athletesDavid also shares insights into signing bonuses, TFSA restrictions for U.S. residents, and why agents increasingly involve tax professionals before deals are finalized.Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-silber/https://www.crowe.com/ca/crowesoberman/about-us/our-people/david-silber
