Cross Border Tax Preparation
Katy & Houston, TX
Cross Border Tax Service for Canadians in the US and Americans in Canada
US and Canada Cross Border Tax Preparation
Frequency Asked Questions
Cross Border Tax Preparation FAQs
- Do I still have to file and pay US taxes?
- What are my Canadian tax obligations?
- Do I need to report my Canadian rental income?
It’s time to take that big step. You’re leaving the US to live and work in Canada, and you can’t wait to start your new life. But before you get on that plane, do you know how to file your US taxes from Canada?
It’s not as scary as it sounds. If you have made a move like this before, or if you’ve just moved across the border for school or work, then filing your US taxes from Canada is something that you already know how to do.
However, if this is your first time filing from another country, then we want to make sure that you are prepared for what’s ahead.
So let’s talk about what happens when you move abroad and start filing your taxes in another country!
The short answer is… If you’re a US citizen or green card holder, and you generated income from anywhere in the world, then YES, you need to file your federal income tax return.
The IRS estimates that over 100 million people file their taxes using this form each year. However, not everyone who files taxes does so through the 1040 method—you may choose to file differently based on your income and deductions.
- Do I still have to file and pay CA taxes?
- What are my US tax obligations?
- Do I need to report my US rental income?
We help American citizens and green card holders living in Canada to comply with US tax rules.
We help Canadians working in the United States whether part-time or full-time or those living in the US for some parts of the year, sort out complicated tax issues and complex tax treaties.
With our office in Katy, Texas, you have access to our Enrolled Agent to assist with your US-International (Cross-Border) tax compliance needs and foreign assets reporting requirements.
Moving to the United States is an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful one. If you’re a Canadian who has recently moved to America and is still getting used to the new culture, the new workplace and the new tax laws, then we have some good news for you: You don’t have to learn everything from scratch!
The US tax system is already complicated for American citizens who have had years navigating their own tax laws, how much more complicated can it be to a novice, like a Canadian who just moved from the great white north to their star-spangled neighbor?
Well, don’t let it discourage you from ever moving! We’ve compiled a list and summarized the most commonly used IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Forms to help Canadians living in the US with their tax filing.
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