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US-Canada business tax for Canadian founders

When a Canadian owner establishes, acquires or operates a US business, the entity choice, filings, transactions and owner reporting need to work in both countries. Illuminous Accounting coordinates that work under one scope.

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Situations we handle

US entity setup and classification

Tax analysis for LLCs, corporations and connected Canadian entities before the structure creates avoidable reporting or double-tax problems.

Annual and transactional filings

US and Canadian corporate filings, Form 5472, owner reporting, foreign-account obligations and catch-up work where prior filings are incomplete.

Intercompany and owner activity

Loans, management charges, compensation and distributions reviewed with the books and tax treatment in both countries in view.

A coordinated deliverable

  • Entity and filing map
  • Required returns and information filings
  • Owner-level reporting implications
  • Document request and responsibility list
  • Written scope, timing and fee

Common entry points

Map the obligations before filing season

Bring the entity chart, prior returns and current questions. The first consultation is free.