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Shin Pad · 12-17-2013, 10:15 PM

Today the Alberta Government anounced that they have extended the Alberta Health Care coverage for snowbirds to 7 months. So I don't see how this changes much, as the tax laws haven't changed in Canada or the USA, so if you are in the USA more than 6 months, wouldn't you still end up paying taxes in both countries? I'm not sure how this benifits anyone that plans on staying the USA more than 6 months. Can anyone here on CP shed some light on this?

12-17-2013, 10:15 PM	#1
Shin Pad First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Alberta Health Care Coverage Extended for Snowbirds Today the Alberta Government anounced that they have extended the Alberta Health Care coverage for snowbirds to 7 months. So I don't see how this changes much, as the tax laws haven't changed in Canada or the USA, so if you are in the USA more than 6 months, wouldn't you still end up paying taxes in both countries? I'm not sure how this benifits anyone that plans on staying the USA more than 6 months. Can anyone here on CP shed some light on this?