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Whether you're a U.S. citizen living in Canada, a Canadian with U.S. investments, or a business owner operating across the border, we help you navigate the complex intersection of Canadian and U.S. tax laws with confidence.
Whether you need help catching up on filings, reporting foreign assets, or navigating a complex cross-border business structure, we're here to help clients navigate the complex interaction between CRA and IRS rules, providing clear compliance strategies and practical tax solutions.
1. U.S. Tax Services
We prepare and review U.S. individual tax returns for:
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U.S. citizens living in Canada
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Green Card holders
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Dual citizens
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Individuals with U.S.-source income
Services include:
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Form 1040 preparation
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Foreign Tax Credit calculations
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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
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State tax returns
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Late-filed returns
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IRS correspondence assistance
Ideal for: Americans living in Canada who need ongoing IRS compliance.
2. Canadian Tax Services
Cross-border taxpayers often need Canadian filings coordinated with their U.S. reporting obligations.
Services include:
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T1 personal tax returns
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Foreign income reporting
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Foreign tax credit calculations
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Departure tax planning
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New immigrant tax considerations
Ideal for: Canadians with U.S. citizenship, investments, or business activities.
3. Foreign Asset Reporting
Many taxpayers discover they have reporting obligations long before they owe tax.
We assist with:
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FBAR (FinCEN Form 114)
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FATCA reporting
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Form 8938
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Foreign corporation reporting
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Foreign trust reporting
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Foreign partnership reporting
Ideal for: Individuals with foreign bank accounts, corporations, trusts, or investments.
4. Streamlined Filing & IRS Compliance
If you have fallen behind on your U.S. filing obligations, there may be options available to become compliant.
Services include:
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Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures
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Delinquent FBAR submissions
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Delinquent international information returns
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IRS notice responses
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Voluntary compliance strategies
Ideal for: Taxpayers who recently discovered U.S. filing obligations.
5. Business & Corporate Services
Cross-border business structures require careful planning and reporting.
Services include:
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Corporate bookkeeping support
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Financial statement preparation for tax reporting purposes
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U.S. information return support
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Foreign corporation reporting
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Owner compensation planning
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Cross-border business compliance
Ideal for: Canadian corporations with U.S. owners or U.S. operations.
6. Cross-Border Tax Planning
Compliance is only part of the equation. Proper planning can help reduce future tax exposure and reporting risks.
Areas include:
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Moving between Canada and the United States
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U.S. citizenship tax considerations
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Cross-border investment planning
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Corporate structure reviews
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Residency determination
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Foreign tax credit optimization
Ideal for: Individuals and businesses facing major cross-border decisions.
Why Work With Elefant Tax Bureau?
Specialized Cross-Border Focus
We focus exclusively on the intersection of Canadian and U.S. taxation.
Practical Solutions
We explain complex rules in plain language and provide actionable recommendations.
Compliance First
Our objective is to help clients stay compliant, minimize risk, and avoid costly penalties.
Year-Round Support
Cross-border tax issues do not always arise during tax season. We remain available throughout the year to assist when questions arise.