Ottawa, Ontario

Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax in Ottawa

Accounting and Tax Services helps Ottawa clients with Canadian tax filings for non-residents, newcomers, and individuals with income or ties on both sides of the border.
Residency Review
Cross-Border Filings
Non-Resident Rental Income

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What's Included in Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax

Residency Review

Your Canadian tax residency status assessed based on your actual ties, not assumptions.

Cross-Border Filings

Canadian returns prepared alongside your U.S. or other foreign filing obligations.

Non-Resident Rental Income

Withholding tax and elections reviewed for Canadian rental property owned by a non-resident.

What You Get With Our Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax

Accurate, CRA-Compliant Work

Prepared using current CRA and Ontario rules, checked before anything is filed.

Direct Communication

Straightforward answers about your cross-border tax return, with no jargon.

Secure Document Handling

Documents exchanged securely, online or by phone.

Ottawa-Based Support

Real support from a team that knows Ottawa and Ontario filing requirements.

Good to Know

Why Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax Matters

Non-residents who earn certain types of Canadian income, such as rental income, are generally subject to a 25% withholding tax unless a tax treaty or election reduces that rate. Canada and the United States have a tax treaty that helps prevent the same income from being taxed twice, but each country’s return must still be filed separately. Residency status for Canadian tax purposes depends on residential ties, such as a home or family in Canada, not just physical presence or citizenship.

Is This For You?

Who Needs Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax

If you need help with Canadian tax filings for non-residents, newcomers, and individuals with income or ties on both sides of the border, this service is built for exactly that. We work with individuals and businesses across Ottawa who want accurate, on-time results without doing it themselves, and who would rather ask a question than guess.

Our Process

How We Handle Your Cross-Border Tax Return

1

Share Your Documents

Send the information we need for your cross-border tax return securely, online or by phone.

2

We Prepare It

We prepare your cross-border tax return using accurate, up-to-date CRA and Ontario guidance.

3

You Review

You review the completed cross-border tax return before anything is submitted or filed.

4

We Finalize

We file or complete your cross-border tax return and confirm everything is done.

Common Questions About Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax

Do non-residents pay tax on Canadian rental income?

Generally yes. Non-residents are subject to a 25% withholding tax on gross Canadian rental income unless an election is filed to be taxed on net income instead.

How is Canadian tax residency determined?

It depends on residential ties to Canada, such as a home, spouse, or dependents living here, rather than simply how many days you spend in the country.

Do I need to file in both Canada and the U.S.?

If you have income or filing obligations in both countries, separate returns are generally required, though the Canada-U.S. tax treaty helps prevent the same income from being taxed twice.

Ready to Get Started With Your Non-Resident & Cross-Border Tax?

Contact us for a free discussion about your situation.

Contact Us (343) 321-8675
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