We do Tax Returns!

T1 and 1040 Income Tax Experts

We are the tax experts for anyone needing Canada - U.S. income tax return preparation. It's our specialty. It's what we do. Canadians working in California, New York and most other states rely on us to sort out complicated international tax issues. Expatriate Americans in Canada depend on us to make sure they keep both the Canada Revenue Agency and the IRS happy. We can  also prepare your Quebec tax returns. We are frequently used as a resource by other CPA firms. We are one of the few Certifying Acceptance Agents under contract with the IRS to assist foreign persons in obtaining U.S. taxpayer identification numbers. View IRS Acceptance Agents here.

Temporary or permanent postings abroad create tax nightmares for people with RRSP, 401(k) and IRA plans. Foreign Rental Properties, Non-resident spouses, and state tax issues add to the headaches.

Compared to other firms, we service a select group of clients that demand the personal service we provide. See what our clients say by clicking here.

CPA or Enrolled Agent?

An Enrolled Agent (EA) designation is only granted to tax experts by the IRS directly. An individual must complete a rigorous background check and 4 grueling examinations over a 2 day period - the same as CPAs to obtain the EA designation. Less than 1/3 pass the exams in any year, which cover taxation of individuals, trusts & estates, corporations & partnerships, and ethics.

What makes an EA different than a CPA is that all the exams are only on income tax. An EA, like a CPA, is obligated by U.S. federal law to complete additional courses every year or they forfeit their right to practice.

Simply put, an EA is guaranteed to be all about income tax. An EA is a representative for the taxpayer - not the IRS. They are allowed to practice before the IRS with the same authority and client privilege as any attorney or CPA. They are the only tax experts granted this authority under federal law and number less than 35,000 in the whole country. They are truly the tax experts. More info is available at the IRS website click here  Vi

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