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Tax Planning

TAX PLANNING

At Cardinal Point, we guide our clients through a full range of Canadian, U.S. and cross-border tax planning strategies. These strategies are designed to minimize our clients’ tax liabilities, maximize their cash flow, and help them to realize their financial goals.

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TAX PLANNING

At Cardinal Point, we guide our clients through a full range of Canadian, U.S. and cross-border tax planning strategies. These strategies are designed to minimize our clients’ tax liabilities, maximize their cash flow, and help them to realize their financial goals.

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Our tax planning initiatives are fully integrated with our clients’ investment, financial and estate planning strategies. This coordinated approach to wealth management streamlines the financial planning process and helps our clients ensure lasting wealth for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

Canada and U.S. Tax Preparation

Our domestic and cross-border taxation services also include tax preparation and tax compliance for clients living, working, investing, transitioning residency and/or conducting business in the U.S. and Canada. Our team of professionals specialize in providing the following list of services:

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    Canada and U.S. tax preparation, including all provinces and states
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    Tax preparation for Canadians living, working or investing in the United States
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    Tax preparation for Americans living, working or investing in Canada
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    Tax planning for Canadians moving to the U.S. and Americans moving to Canada
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    Reporting of Canadian financial accounts in the United States, e.g., FinCEN Report 114 (FBAR), Form 8938
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    U.S. and Canadian tax residency status determination, including any applicable exemptions
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    Canadian departure return and deemed disposition filings
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    U.S.-Canada Tax Treaty elections review to eliminate double taxation
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    Canadian foreign tax credit claims in the United States
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    Comprehensive review of CPP/OAS taxation in the United States and social security-CPP equalization
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    Tax advice for Canadians returning to Canada and Americans returning to the U.S., as well as on the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative
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    Review of reporting requirements for RRSP, TSFA, RESP accounts in the U.S. and cross-border inheritances
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    Integrated tax planning on Canadian tax positions and evaluation of U.S. estate tax issues for Canadian residents holding U.S. investments (including U.S. real estate)
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    Tax preparation and planning for owners of cross-border rental properties

Whether you are a Canadian or American living in your home country, a Canadian living in the U.S., an American living in Canada or an expat living abroad, Cardinal Point can handle all aspects of your tax needs to help you comply with the relevant tax laws and regulations in Canada and the U.S.

US/Canada Investment Accounts

Do you file both Canada and U.S. taxes?

Our team can handle all of your cross-border tax planning needs
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Moving to and from Canada to the U.S.

Moving across the border?

Important tax planning initiatives must be considered prior to any move.
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OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Cross Border Implications of Holding a 529 Plan

Infographic: Cross-Border Implications of Holding a 529 Plan Infographic

Canadian families returning to Canada from the US must consider significant tax implications associated with any existing 529 Plans, including whether a Canadian higher education institution is eligible under the Plan. Also, there is the likelihood of new Canadian tax liability as well as the possibility the 529 may be deemed a resident trust. Transferring ownership of the 529 may avoid triggering new taxes.

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America West Coast

West Coast Taxes for Retired Divorced U.S. Citizen

As cross-border financial and tax advisors, we are constantly being asked by clients as to where it is better to retire – Canada or the U.S.? Further, if Canada or the U.S., which provinces or states should be considered? This decision has endless personal factors, such as where your family and friends are located, accessibility [...]

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US Expatriate Tax

Overview of U.S. Expatriation

US citizens who renounce citizenship or Green Card Holders who surrender their Green Cards may be subject to US Expatriation Tax. If you are considering this, it might be wise to seek advice about questions around citizenship, long-term residency, and Covered Expatriate status, as well as the required forms, applicable rules, and tests surrounding this tax. Cardinal Point has the answers to these complex issues and offers advice specific to your unique circumstances.

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How We Help

  • Cross-Border Financial & Tax Planning
  • Americans Living in Canada
  • Canadians Living in the U.S.
  • Moving to Canada from the U.S.
  • Moving to the U.S. from Canada
  • Expatriates Living Abroad

What We Do

  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Tax Planning & Preparation
  • Private Wealth Services for U.S. Residents
  • Private Wealth Services for Canadian Residents
  • Cross-Border Financial & Tax Planning

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"Cardinal Point" is the brand under which the dedicated professionals within the independent Cardinal Point Group of Companies collaborate to provide financial and investment advisory, risk management, financial planning and tax services to selected clients. Cardinal Point comprises two legally separate companies: Cardinal Point Wealth Management Partners, LLC, a U.S. registered investment advisor and Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC is a U.S. registered investment advisor and a registered portfolio manager in Canada (ON, QC, MB, SK, NS, NB, AB, BC). Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where the independent Cardinal Point firms and its representatives are properly registered or exempt from registration. Each firm enters into client engagements independently. This website is solely for informational purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital.