2,121 plain-English guides on cross-border moves, US and Canadian returns, and small-business money. Each one ends in what to do next, and says when a written Diagnostic is the smarter first step.
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A Toronto cross-border tax accountant files both countries' returns and handles the Ontario pieces: 2026 rates, probate on a cross-border estate, OHIP and land transfer tax.
Cross-BorderA Vancouver cross-border tax accountant files both countries' returns and handles the BC pieces: 2026 rates, the 20% foreign buyer tax, the vacancy tax and the flipping tax.
Cross-BorderA good cross-border tax accountant files both countries' returns, can represent you before the IRS and CRA, and names your FBAR, T1135 and 5471 needs on the first call.
Cross-BorderThe CRA also receives reciprocal data from the IRS on Canadian-resident accounts held at US financial institutions. Covers treaty provisions, foreign tax.
Cross-BorderCanadian returns are due April 30 and US returns April 15, with FBAR automatically extended to October 15. Every 2026 and 2027 cross-border date in one table.
Cross-BorderCross-border returns cost more than domestic ones. Here is what drives the price, what the ranges look like, and what you should ask before hiring.
Cross-BorderTuition paid at a school in one country can generate a tax benefit in the other country, but the two systems handle education costs differently.
Cross-BorderWhich exchange rate to use, when to use it, and where the CRA and IRS disagree. The CRA wants Canadian dollars. Covers treaty provisions, foreign tax.
Cross-BorderCanada taxes a deemed disposition at death. The US imposes estate tax on worldwide assets (or US-situs assets for non-residents).
Cross-BorderNonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans let employees postpone US income tax on compensation until it is paid out, often years later.
Cross-BorderNo digital nomad rule exists in either tax code. Residency decides who taxes your worldwide income, and work location decides who taxes that pay.
Cross-BorderCPP disability and US SSDI are taxed under the treaty like social security. The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is Canada-only.
Cross-BorderIf you decided to wind up your Canadian corporation after moving to the US, here are the mechanics: the final T2, the deemed dividend.
Cross-BorderIf you own property in both countries, one will can be valid in both, but two wills, each limited to one country's assets and not revoking the other, usually work better.
Cross-BorderIf both countries claim you as a tax resident, the Canada-US treaty has a tie-breaker. Here is how each test works and what happens when the tie breaks.
Cross-BorderHow Canadian EI benefits are taxed when you live in the US, how US unemployment benefits are taxed in Canada, and what the treaty says.
Cross-BorderThe US uses quarterly estimated payments. Canada uses instalment notices. Here is how both systems work when you file in both countries.
Cross-BorderYou file an FBAR if you're a US person and your foreign accounts together topped $10,000 at any point in the year. Who counts, which Canadian accounts, and the dates.
Cross-BorderYour first US tax return as a Canadian immigrant is the most complex return you will file, because it sits at the intersection of Canada's departure.
Cross-BorderHow the foreign earned income exclusion works for Americans living in Canada. It sounds like a gift for Americans in Canada.
Cross-BorderWhen Canadian taxes paid exceed the US tax on the same income, the excess foreign tax credit does not disappear. Covers key rules, filing requirements,.
Cross-BorderThe foreign tax credit (FTC) eliminates double taxation by crediting foreign income taxes paid against the US tax on the same income.
Cross-BorderCanadians file Form 1040-NR for US work, a US business, rental income under the 871(d) election, a US property sale, or a refund of over-withholding. Due June 15 without US wages.
Cross-BorderIf a US payor withheld 30% on your income when the treaty rate was lower (or zero), you file a US return to get the difference back.