Canada–U.S. Cross-Border Tax Filing

For Americans in Canada including green card holders abroad, Canadians in the U.S., and dual citizens who need their Canadian and U.S. personal returns prepared as one connected file.

Starting at $1,500 CAD

Who this is for

U.S. citizens or green card holders living in Canada

Dual-status filers who need both a Canadian T1 and a U.S. Form 1040

For Canadians with U.S. work, income, property, investments, residency questions, or other cross-border tax considerations.

For people who are uncertain about missed U.S. filings or foreign-account reporting and want to understand the appropriate starting point.

Cross-Border Tax Services

GEM Solutions focuses on Canada–U.S. cross-border tax questions for individuals and families. We help you understand what information matters, what may need attention, and how to take the next step.

Starts at 

$ 1500

Commuter cross-border Canada-U.S. tax returns

 

  • Canadian T1 (worldwide income, deductions, and credits)
  • U.S. Form 1040NR wages only

  • Foreign tax credit optimization under the Canada–U.S. tax treaty

  • Add-on fees apply for other U.S.-source income, forms and schedules

Starts at 

$ 1700

Essentials cross-border Canada-U.S. tax returns

 

  • Canadian T1 (worldwide income, deductions, and credits)
  • U.S. Form 1040 (worldwide income, deductions, and credits)

  • Foreign tax credit optimization under the Canada–U.S. tax treaty

  • Add-on fees apply for additional schedules or forms as required

  • Add-on fees apply for  spouse

Starts at 

$ 2550

Intermediate cross-border Canada-U.S. tax returns

 

  • Everything in Essentials Canada-U.S. tax returns
  • FBAR filing for up to 3 foreign accounts 
  • One state return
  • Rental property,  Schedule E ( up to 1 property)
  • Form 8833, Treaty-based disclosure (up to 2 positions)

  • Add-on fees apply for additional schedules or forms as required

  • Add-on fees apply for  spouse

Call for a customized quote 

 Custom fees

Complex cross-border Canada-U.S. tax returns

 

  • Everything in Intermediate Canada-U.S. tax return
  • FBAR filing — Reporting of Canadian financial accounts to the U.S. Treasury 
  • Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets
  • Form 8621, Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) reporting
  • Form 5471, Foreign Corporation reporting

How it works

Discovery Call

Step 1

Book a free 15-minute call to discuss your cross-border tax situation. We'll assess your needs and provide a tailored quote.

Documentation

Step 2

Submit your documents through the secure client portal and we'll review everything needed to get your file set up.

Preparation & Filing

Step 3

We prepare your Canadian and U.S. returns with precision, ensuring nothing is missed before filing.

Welcome to GEM Solutions Chartered Professional Accountant

Address: Calgary, AB

Phone: 403-879-6168

Email: info@gemsolutions.ca

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MT

Contact us

Book a free 15-minute discovery call. We confirm fit and next steps before any engagement.