U.S & Cross Border Tax Archives

Cross-Border Tax Tips for Online Business in Canada

Cross Border Taxes- Tips on Doing Online Business in Canada By: Allan Madan | Aug 18th, 2013 | Tax, US Tax, Canadian Tax Cross Border Taxes are often overlooked by online business in the U.S., even when they sell to customers north of the border. However, you can bet that sooner or later, you will … Continue reading

US tax issues for Canadian online businesses explained.

As a U.S. tax accountant in Canada, I have come across many Canadian online businesses that sell to U.S. customers who completely ignore the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). The U.S. is a global hub for international business. The result? America has one of the world’s most complicated tax codes with hidden traps everywhere. As such, … Continue reading

Filing Back Tax Returns for U.S. Citizens Living in Canada

This short article is called ‘Filing Back Tax Returns for US Citizens Living in Canada’ and it can help simplify the process of catching up with back taxes for Americans living in Canada. Before we start, I’ll tell you why it’s so important for you to become tax compliant with the IRS.

How Canadians Should Own U.S. Real Estate

This article is called “How Canadians Should Own US Real Estate” and going through it is bound to help if you are looking for information surrounding US real estate financing for Canadians. This post will take you through four different methods, or structures, that you can use to purchase rental properties in the US, so, … Continue reading

S corporations in Canada

US Partnership – tax implication

LLP structure is one of the best entity for Canadian investors seeking legal liability as well as for avoiding double taxation whereas LLC is not recommended. More and more Canadians, realizing the real estate opportunity available in the US are turning to Partnership structure for their real estate investments. However, not many Canadians are fully … Continue reading

Tax Implications for US Citizens working in Canada

US citizens working in Canada have to file a Canadian tax return and pay Canadian tax. If you are a US Citizen working in Canada as an employee, you should be aware of what tax obligations are applicable to you or you could end up facing large penalties. Here are the tax-related responsibilities that you … Continue reading

EIN requirements for Canadian companies explained.

Learn why and when a Canadian business is required to have an Employer Identification Number from the US. An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is required for Canadian companies that do business in the US. If you are a Canadian company that is connected to the US, even in a small way, make sure that you … Continue reading

Tax implications for Canadians sending employees to the US.

US-Canada tax experts reveal the most common pitfalls that Canadian companies face when sending employees to the US. What is an ITIN? Are you a Canadian corporation that’s sending one or more of your employees to work in the US? If yes, then be sure to avoid the following three most common mistakes made by … Continue reading

U.S. Personal Tax Filing for Canadian Expatriates

As a Canadian expatriate working in the U.S, you will be subject to U.S tax on the employment earned in the US. Are you employed by a Canadian business and working in the U.S? Are you aware that this type of cross border employment will trigger U.S. federal tax, state tax, and US filing requirements? … Continue reading

Taxes for U.S. Expatriates in Canada

This article about taxes for US expatriates is aimed at helping anyone looking for information regarding tax consequences for Americans working overseas.

What are the Canadian Taxes for Expatriates?

This article surrounding tax breaks for US expatriates is about foreign earned income exclusion, and if you are a US expat or are planning on moving abroad this will definitely help.

Taxes for US Citizens Living In Canada

Before we go ahead with the rest of the article, here’s a little introduction. My name in Allan Madan. I’m a chartered accountant and tax expert in the Oakville, Toronto and Mississauga regions of Ontario, Canada. This article is about US Citizens Living in Canada and taxes.

Americans Working in Canada and Taxes

Are you an American working in Canada? Consider the major tax consequences that will directly affect you! Here are 7 seven major tax implications that Americans working in Canada should watch out for.

Tax Implications of U.S. Companies Expanding to Canada

Many American companies today are looking towards Canada as one of the primary destinations for international expansion due to geographical proximity and Canada’s relatively strong and stable economy.

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