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Cross-border planning

From HockeyWealth.wiki, a sourced reference on The Hockey Wealth Group, serving current and retired professional hockey players and their families

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Short answer: The Hockey Wealth Group says it serves hockey families in the United States and Canada and that the Canada-U.S. tax treaty and foreign tax credit generally prevent double taxation without removing differences in rates; these are the firm’s statements, not verified here[1][3].

Disclosure: HockeyWealth.wiki is a reference compiled from public pages and records about The Hockey Wealth Group. It is not the official website of the firm and is not written or reviewed by the firm or any regulator. Statements the firm makes about itself, its people and its services are attributed to the firm. This page is general information, not financial, investment, tax or legal advice, and it is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security or service. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Pension, tax and cross-border rules change and depend on each person’s facts. See the editorial policy.

Does the firm say it works with players in Canada?

Yes. The firm says it can serve families throughout the United States and in Canada, meeting virtually, and that whether a player plays in the States or Canada, its team is knowledgeable about hockey-specific planning needs[1][2].

What does the firm say about the Canada-U.S. treaty?

The firm says that, to prevent the same dollar being fully taxed twice, the Canada-U.S. tax treaty and the foreign tax credit generally let a player offset taxes paid in one country against what is owed in the other, but that credits do not erase the gap when one jurisdiction has much higher rates[3]. It says Canadian residency, not citizenship, generally controls how worldwide income is taxed[3].

What does it say about the “183-day rule”?

The firm says there are several different 183-day concepts, and that treating one as a universal shield is a common and costly mistake[3].

How does the border affect the pension, per the firm?

The firm says the old NHL pension was Canadian-dollar funded until a 2001 treaty revision led to a separate U.S. plan, and that a player’s old-plan benefit can depend on where he played and where he was and is a tax resident[4]. See the NHL pension guide.

What does the firm say about tax specialists?

The firm lists “coordination with cross-border tax specialists” as part of its tax planning[5], and says its jock tax guide is for general information, not personalized advice[3].

Is there a Canadian firm?

The firm’s Form ADV brochure says Johann Kroll also has a Canadian advisory firm, The Hockey Wealth Group Canada LLC, for Canadian investors, which takes about 20% of his time, and that it charges the same fees for the same services[6]. This wiki did not find that firm’s registration or regulator and does not state it.

Frequently asked questions

Does the firm say it can work with Canadian hockey families?

Yes, it says it serves families throughout the States and in Canada.

Is there a separate Canadian firm?

The Form ADV brochure names The Hockey Wealth Group Canada LLC, for Canadian investors.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Schedule a Call. The Hockey Wealth Group (hockeywealth.com). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  2. ^ The Hockey Wealth Group Difference. The Hockey Wealth Group (hockeywealth.com). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d e NHL Jock Tax Explained. The Hockey Wealth Group (hockeywealth.com). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  4. ^ Pension Education: How To Understand My NHL Pension Benefits. The Hockey Wealth Group (hockeywealth.com). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  5. ^ Our Services. The Hockey Wealth Group (hockeywealth.com). Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  6. ^ Form ADV Part 2A and 2B disclosure brochure, dated August 29, 2025. The registered adviser, via U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Investment Adviser Public Disclosure. Retrieved 31 October 2026.