1. Primary sources only
Every figure cited comes from a verifiable official source: IRS.gov, Cornell Law (Code of Federal Regulations), Canada.ca, Florida Statutes, Florida DHSMV, CBP, EPA. Direct links are at the bottom of each guide.
A bilingual manual that doesn't read like a blog. Long-form guides, calculators that actually work, Canada ↔ Florida comparisons. Every figure, rate, threshold, and deadline is sourced from a verifiable public reference (IRS, Cornell LII, Government of Canada, Florida Statutes).
Published guides
The manual grows chapter by chapter. Here is what is published today, and what is coming next. Chapters marked "coming" are being drafted and source-verified.
Sale · Tax
Why the closing agent withholds a percentage of the gross price, how the 0 / 10 / 15 % tiers work, and how to reduce or recover the withholding via Form 8288-B or Form 1040-NR.
Logistics · Vehicle
Temporary import (snowbird) vs. permanent import. CBP, EPA, DOT, Transport Canada, Florida DHSMV forms. Steps, timelines, costs.
Purchase · Process
From pre-qualification letter to closing: who does what, when, and with which form.
Snowbird · Tax
How to avoid being treated as a US tax resident by accident, and when to file the Closer Connection Statement.
Mortgage · Financing
US lender criteria for Canadians, typical down payment, observed rates, and Canadian-side alternatives.
Comparisons · Multi-province
Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and others — provincial particularities for tax and legal treatment.
How the manual is written
Three non-negotiable principles frame editorial production. They exist because the audience makes 6- or 7-figure decisions on the basis of what they read here.
Every figure cited comes from a verifiable official source: IRS.gov, Cornell Law (Code of Federal Regulations), Canada.ca, Florida Statutes, Florida DHSMV, CBP, EPA. Direct links are at the bottom of each guide.
Every claim is labeled: Verified fact (sourced, dated), Typical range (practical estimate, never published as truth), Opinion (assumed editorial judgment, not a professional advice).
The manual is a reference document. It is no substitute for a cross-border tax attorney, a Canada–US CPA, a closing agent, or a Florida-licensed broker. Every guide redirects to licensed professionals.
Educational purpose only. The content of CanadaFlorida.com is drawn from public sources and provides general information. It is not legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice, real estate advice, financial advice, or any individualized professional advice.
No professional relationship is created by reading this site. For any concrete decision, consult a cross-border tax attorney, a CPA / chartered accountant licensed for Canada–US matters, a closing agent, and a real estate broker licensed in the State of Florida.
Time validity. Figures, rates, thresholds, and timelines may change. The last review date is shown at the top of each guide.