Originally Posted by rosweed

Hi,

I was born in Canada, and I have dual citizenship in Canada and the US. My American born wife and I want to move to Canada. I have several questions.

1) What are the tax implications? Do we continue to pay US taxes? Are those deductible from Canadian taxes?
You do not pay US taxes after immigration, but in the year you do, you will probably work part of the tax year in the USA. You will require to file a Canadian Tax return for your global income in that tax year but you will be allowed to deduct tax paid to the US for the same year.

2) I know I can work immediately. What about my wife? What are the steps we need to take so she can work in Canada? And from there, to get her Canadian citizenship.
You should read Sponsoring your family: Spouses and dependent children

3) Since I have not been a resident since 1994, do I qualify for health care immediately, or is there a waiting period? Does my wife qualify, or do we have to wait for either a working visa or citizenship?
To a certain extent this depends on the Province you intend to settle in. You certainly qualify although in some Provinces there may be a three month waiting period for you. Your spouse would not qualify until she is a legally landed immigrant

4) Should we hire an immigration lawyer?
I don't really see the need for YOUto do this given your citizenship status

5) What's the process involved in moving our belongings to Canada?
You should read RC4151: Settling in Canada: Information on importing goods for people intending to settle in Canada

Thanks!