CPA | CROSS-BORDER TAX
Tax returns and cross-border advice tailored to your situation.
Tax and accounting support for individuals and business owners, with a focus on Canadian, U.S., and non-resident filing needs.
Based in Vancouver BC
Serving all of Canada and the United States
Support built around your filing situation.
OUR SERVICES
Support for your personal filings and the financial responsibilities of running a business.
T1 preparation covering employment, pensions, investments, rental income, and self-employment, with an explanation of your completed return.
Enquire about your T1 Explore Canadian personal tax servicesForm 1040 preparation and FBAR assistance for Americans living in Canada or the United States. We also prepare Form 1040-NR for non-residents with U.S. filing requirements.
Enquire about U.S. tax Explore U.S. tax return servicesOrganise your business records with transaction entry, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting that supports day-to-day decisions.
Enquire about bookkeepingT2 preparation for incorporated businesses, with a review of year-end records, shareholder transactions, and upcoming tax obligations.
Enquire about corporate taxSupport with pay calculations, source deductions, remittances, and year-end T4 reporting for your employees.
Enquire about payrollHelp organising supporting records and preparing responses to CRA requests during personal or business tax reviews and audits.
Enquire about CRA assistanceHelp reviewing eligibility and preparing submissions under the CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program to correct past tax errors, omissions, or missed filings and request available relief.
Enquire about CRA VDP submissionsAssistance with the IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures for eligible taxpayers whose past filing or reporting errors were non-willful, including tax returns, FBARs, and the required certification.
Explore IRS Streamlined filing supportNON-RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNERS
Filing and reporting support for non-residents who rent out or sell Canadian real estate.
Explore non-resident property servicesCROSS-BORDER PLANNING
Explore the questions to address before your next filing or move.
Review residency, investments and U.S. retirement accounts before or after your move.
Understand departure tax, reporting forms and ongoing Canadian filing needs.
Review your options for missed U.S. tax returns and foreign account reporting.
A practical guide to the move, the property and the rental filings that follow.
OUR APPROACH
Tell us about your personal or business situation and the support you need.
We confirm the services, required documents, and fee before work begins.
We carry out the agreed work and walk through the results and next steps with you.
ABOUT CUC CROSS BORDER CPA
Drawing on cross-border tax experience since 2013, we support individuals and business owners with Canadian and U.S. tax filings, accounting, and related reporting needs.
We begin by understanding your situation and defining the work involved. You'll know what your engagement includes before we begin.
Yes. We prepare Canadian T1 returns for clients who do not need a U.S. return.
Your quote will specify whether FBAR preparation is included and identify any information returns priced separately.
Yes. We offer section 216 rental returns, rental tax withholding and reporting, NR6 and agent services, and clearance certificate assistance when non-residents sell Canadian real estate. We agree on the services you need before work begins.
Fees depend on your income sources, required forms, and complexity. We confirm your scope and fee before beginning work.
U.S. filing obligations can continue while you live in Canada. We review your circumstances to determine which returns and reporting forms are required.
We can review your filing history and assess whether CRA VDP or IRS Streamlined submissions may be appropriate. Eligibility and available relief depend on your circumstances.
Yes. We prepare U.S. returns for Americans living in Canada or the United States, as well as Form 1040-NR for non-residents with U.S. filing requirements.
We review your needs, clarify the work involved, and confirm the scope and fee before beginning. We then explain which documents are needed.
Please use the form for general inquiries only. Leave out SINs, SSNs, account numbers, and tax documents. We’ll explain how to provide the necessary records when we discuss your engagement.
CONTACT US
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