Our Tax & Accounting Services
Comprehensive financial services tailored to individuals and businesses operating in Canada, the United States, or both.
Cross-Border Tax Services
Expert Canada-US cross-border tax preparation and planning for individuals and businesses operating in both countries.
Navigating the complexities of cross-border taxation between Canada and the United States requires specialized expertise. At Hills Tax, our cross-border tax specialists handle dual filing obligations, treaty benefits, foreign tax credits, and compliance with both the IRS and CRA.
- Dual Canada-US tax return preparation
- Treaty benefit optimization
- Foreign tax credit maximization
- FBAR and FATCA compliance
- Streamlined filing procedures
- Expatriate tax planning
- Departure tax analysis
- Renunciation tax planning
Personal Tax Preparation
Comprehensive personal tax preparation services to maximize your refund and ensure CRA compliance.
Our personal tax preparation services go beyond simple filing. We take the time to understand your complete financial picture — employment income, investments, rental properties, and more — to identify every eligible deduction and credit.
- T1 personal tax return preparation
- Investment income reporting (T3, T5)
- Rental property income and deductions
- Self-employment income (T2125)
- Medical expense optimization
- RRSP and TFSA planning
- Prior year and amended returns
- CRA audit representation
Corporate Tax
Strategic corporate tax preparation and planning to minimize your business tax liability.
Our corporate tax services are designed to help businesses of all sizes meet their tax obligations while taking advantage of every available deduction and incentive. We provide comprehensive corporate tax solutions.
- T2 corporate tax return preparation
- Small business deduction optimization
- HST/GST filing and compliance
- Payroll tax management
- Corporate restructuring advice
- Year-end tax planning
- CRA correspondence and audits
Tax Planning
Proactive tax planning strategies to minimize your tax burden and maximize wealth retention.
Effective tax planning is about looking ahead, not just filing returns. Our tax planning services help individuals and businesses develop strategies to minimize current and future tax liabilities.
- Year-round tax strategy development
- Income splitting strategies
- Retirement planning optimization
- Investment tax efficiency
- Business structure optimization
- Capital gains planning
- Charitable giving strategies
IRS & CRA Compliance
Full compliance services for both IRS and CRA requirements, including audit representation.
Staying compliant with both the IRS and CRA can be challenging, especially for cross-border filers. Our compliance services ensure you meet all filing obligations, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Voluntary disclosure programs
- Audit representation (CRA & IRS)
- Unfiled tax return preparation
- Penalty and interest relief requests
- FBAR and FATCA reporting
- Non-resident tax compliance
- Taxpayer relief applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What personal tax services do you offer?
We offer comprehensive personal tax preparation including T1 returns, investment income reporting (T3, T5), rental property income and deductions, self-employment income (T2125), medical expense optimization, RRSP and TFSA planning, prior year and amended returns, and CRA audit representation.
Do you handle corporate tax for small businesses?
Yes. Our corporate tax services include T2 corporate tax return preparation, small business deduction optimization, HST/GST filing and compliance, payroll tax management, corporate restructuring advice, year-end tax planning, and CRA correspondence and audit representation.
Eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) pay a combined federal-Ontario rate of 12.2% on the first $500,000 of active business income; income above that is taxed at the general combined rate of 26.5%. T2 returns are due six months after fiscal year-end.
What is included in your tax planning services?
Our tax planning services include year-round tax strategy development, income splitting strategies, retirement planning optimization, investment tax efficiency, business structure optimization, capital gains planning, and charitable giving strategies to minimize your current and future tax liabilities.
Can you help if I'm being audited by the CRA or IRS?
Absolutely. Our IRS & CRA compliance services include audit representation for both agencies, voluntary disclosure programs, unfiled tax return preparation, penalty and interest relief requests, FBAR and FATCA reporting, non-resident tax compliance, and taxpayer relief applications.
Common CRA pathways include the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) for correcting prior-year filings or unreported income, the Notice of Objection process for disputing a reassessment (90-day deadline), and Taxpayer Relief applications. For IRS matters, the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures cover non-willful non-compliance.
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