US expat tax services for Americans in Canada
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Filing US taxes from Canada
I live in Toronto and pay Canadian taxes. What do I owe the IRS? -
Coordinating IRS and CRA filings
I already file my T1 with the CRA – how do I align my US return with my Canadian filing? -
Behind on US tax filings
I've lived in Canada for years and never filed US returns – can I still catch up penalty-free? -
FBAR and FATCA for Canadian accounts
I have accounts at RBC, TD Canada Trust, or Wealthsimple – do I report them to the IRS? -
Credits, treaty, and cross-border tax planning
How do my RRSP, TFSA, and the US-Canada Tax Treaty affect my US return? -
Managing cross-border filing deadlines
How do I keep track of both US and Canadian tax deadlines without missing one?
Why choose our US expat tax services
Tax return preparation for US expats
Get your US tax return filed accurately and on time. Our team serves Americans throughout Canada, from Toronto and Vancouver to Calgary, Montreal, and smaller cities – all handled remotely by an experienced CPA or EA.
Streamlined Procedure
Haven’t filed US taxes from Canada? Our CPA-led team handles the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures for eligible taxpayers, generally covering 3 years of tax returns and 6 years of FBARs. Qualifying taxpayers may receive relief from specified penalties.
Tax planning & consulting
Get US expat tax advice tailored to your life in Canada – including planning around Canadian employment income, self-employment, RRSP contributions, investments, and cross-border life changes. Fully remote, fully Canada-aware.
FBAR filing
Accounts held with RBC, TD, Wealthsimple, or other Canadian institutions may be reportable when the aggregate maximum value of all accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year. We prepare and file FinCEN Form 114.
FATCA reporting
We prepare Form 8938 when the total value of your specified foreign financial assets exceeds the threshold for your filing status and residence.
PFIC filing
Hold Canadian mutual funds or ETFs? These are often classified as PFICs by the IRS. We handle your Form 8621.
Nonresident tax return
Moved to Canada but still receive US-source income? Nonresident aliens generally report income subject to US taxation on Form 1040-NR. We help determine the correct US forms and US–Canada treaty treatment for your situation.
Expatriation
Considering renouncing US citizenship while living in Canada? We provide guidance on IRS expatriation tax requirements, including exit tax calculations and Form 8854.
Amended returns
Need to correct past US tax returns? Recently moved to Canada or been here for years – we help fix errors and recover overpaid tax where possible. A US-Canada tax accountant on our team reviews every amended filing.
Free expat tax extension
Request an extension of your US tax filing deadline to October 15 at no additional cost. We help eligible Americans throughout Canada file Form 4868 by the applicable deadline. The extension provides more time to file, not to pay.
Why Americans in Canada trust our US expat tax services
We are completely satisfied with the service provided and have recommended it to our tax accountant in Canada for referrals of other people needing help with US taxes.
I have relied on Taxes for Expats now for 3 years to handle my fairly complicated US tax returns after I have completed my Canadian returns. They are very knowledgeable about Canadian taxes, including the many high profile issues from FBARs to RESP/TFSA issues. I am very pleased with their performance, they are a huge improvement over the local Canadian accountant who "knew how to do US returns" that I was using previously.
Reliable and professional tax preparer services. I have been contracting with Taxes for Expats since 2012 to prepare my US taxes while I live in Canada. They have never disappointed me.
As an American citizen living abroad in Canada, I recently learned that there is a law requiring all American citizens to file annual income tax in the US even though I have only worked, filed and paid taxes in Canada. I took to the internet and found Taxes for Expats. The staff were friendly and made me feel very comfortable, answering any question I had so quickly it surprised me, and at a very reasonable rate. My US Tax Returns and FBARs were completed and I was given easy instructions to follow on how to go about my filing.
I was in that position and was terrified – I found out I had not been paying taxes in the US for years because I didn't realize I had to. Taxes for Expats made the process much easier. My tax consultant responded promptly to my questions via email and was diligent in asking for information from me to ensure I was filing all my information properly. They were also reasonably priced – I was quoted $2,500–$3,500 USD by other companies. This was half the price, and I ended up not owing the US government any money at all.
We are completely satisfied with the service provided and have recommended it to our tax accountant in Canada for referrals of other people needing help with US taxes.
I have relied on Taxes for Expats now for 3 years to handle my fairly complicated US tax returns after I have completed my Canadian returns. They are very knowledgeable about Canadian taxes, including the many high profile issues from FBARs to RESP/TFSA issues. I am very pleased with their performance, they are a huge improvement over the local Canadian accountant who "knew how to do US returns" that I was using previously.
Reliable and professional tax preparer services. I have been contracting with Taxes for Expats since 2012 to prepare my US taxes while I live in Canada. They have never disappointed me.
As an American citizen living abroad in Canada, I recently learned that there is a law requiring all American citizens to file annual income tax in the US even though I have only worked, filed and paid taxes in Canada. I took to the internet and found Taxes for Expats. The staff were friendly and made me feel very comfortable, answering any question I had so quickly it surprised me, and at a very reasonable rate. My US Tax Returns and FBARs were completed and I was given easy instructions to follow on how to go about my filing.
I was in that position and was terrified – I found out I had not been paying taxes in the US for years because I didn't realize I had to. Taxes for Expats made the process much easier. My tax consultant responded promptly to my questions via email and was diligent in asking for information from me to ensure I was filing all my information properly. They were also reasonably priced – I was quoted $2,500–$3,500 USD by other companies. This was half the price, and I ended up not owing the US government any money at all.
Flat-fee CPA-led US tax preparation for Americans in Canada
US Personal Income Tax Return
- CPA-led US tax return preparation
- US and non-US wages
- Foreign tax credit (form 1116)
- Qualified IRA or ROTH contributions
- Alternative minimum tax calculations
- Estimated payment vouchers
- US retirement and social security income
- Interest and dividends (10 transactions included)
- Foreign earned income exclusion (form 2555)
- Child & dependent credits & deductions
- Over 35 tax forms included
Streamlined Procedure (SFOP)
- CPA-led Streamlined Procedure filing
- 3 years tax returns (currently 2023-2025)
- 6 years FBAR (currently 2020-2025)
- One package $1,450
- Special package: 25% discount on standard rates
- Optional: Certification letter add-on
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