Specialized advice for high-stakes Canadian tax matters
We focus on three areas where the cost of getting things wrong — or waiting too long — is significant. Each service is designed for internationally connected individuals navigating complex Canadian tax obligations.
Cross-Border Tax & Residency
The date your Canadian tax residency begins determines when your worldwide income enters the Canadian tax net — and how your foreign assets are valued on arrival. Getting it wrong triggers retroactive assessments that are difficult to reverse.
Canadian tax residency planningForeign Asset Disclosure (T1135)
Canadian residents with foreign assets exceeding CAD $100,000 must file T1135 annually. Penalties start at $2,500 per year for late filing. CRA's ability to detect unreported assets through international data-sharing grows every year.
Foreign asset disclosure and T1135 reportingNon-Resident Property Tax
Without a T2062 clearance certificate, buyers must withhold 25% of the gross sale price — not just the gain. Advance planning under Section 116 can reduce that withholding significantly and prevent funds from being frozen at closing.
Non-resident property tax guidanceCross-Border Estate Planning
Deemed disposition on death, 25% withholding on non-resident beneficiaries, and the absence of a Canada–Hong Kong or Canada–Taiwan tax treaty create significant exposure for internationally connected families. We advise on pre-death planning, inheritance obligations, and cross-border estate structure.
Cross-border estate tax planningVoluntary Disclosures Program (VDP)
Missed T1135 filings or unreported foreign income? Canada's VDP — updated October 2025 — can eliminate penalties entirely and reduce interest by up to 75%. The window closes the moment CRA contacts you.
Voluntary disclosures program