Canadian Tax Services (Cross-Border)

Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs has built its reputation by serving growing, private and publicly-held businesses in Western New York and Canada. Because of Buffalo’s unique location on the southern edge of the Canadian/American Commercial Corridor and its proximity to almost 50% of the United States population, Western New York is host to a multitude of Canadian companies doing business in the United States.  Consequently, the Canadian services division of Freed Maxick & Battaglia has expanded correspondingly. We are proud of our position as Western New York’s leading accounting firm providing services to foreign-owned businesses. We have an active Canadian Services Group within the Firm serving Canadian-based firms doing business in the U.S. In many instances, we have provided US tax and audit services and coordinated projects with the client’s Canadian-based, Chartered Accountant.  

Involvement with International Trade Organizations 

Canadian Tax Services:

Competing in today’s global marketplace requires new and specialized expertise in funding the operations, entering new markets, minimizing taxes and customs duties and maximizing government trade incentives. Our Primary focus is to provide a “one-stop-shop” service to Canadian firms that:

• Intend to export to the US
• Currently export to the US 
• Intend to open a US operation
• Currently operate within the US

Our professionals are uniquely qualified to assist small to large businesses in managing their international operations by providing services in the following areas:

Managing International Operations:

• Transfer pricing analyses 
• Minimization of worldwide taxes
• Structuring foreign operations –choice of entity
• Tax compliance and planning for foreign entities/individuals
• Export planning and incentive for US companies (extraterritorial income exclusion)

Managing Foreign Investments in the U.S:

• Minimization of federal and state taxes
• Sales tax planning and compliance
• Transfer pricing analysis
• Repatriation
• US real estate ownership for non-resident aliens
• Tax compliance and planning for US businesses and resident/non-resident aliens
• Audit and assurance services for US companies

Affiliates and Resources:

 

 

Freed Maxick & Battaglia is a locally owned firm, but closely affiliated with RSM McGladrey, Inc., the sixth largest accounting and consulting firm in the U.S. and sixth largest internationally. With over 425 offices in 75 countries around the world, we have the resources to assist companies with global operations.  Additionally, through the international network of RSM McGladrey (RSM International) we have immediate access to one of the highest levels of international tax expertise in the world.

We are also a member of both The Leading Edge Alliance and the Tax 20 Group, each of which constitute consortiums of some of the most progressive tax consulting firms in the country. The combination of our own proactive and well-trained tax professionals, plus access to the resource groups ensures delivery of accurate, timely tax compliance services, as well as a steady stream of the latest tax planning and tax minimization strategies.

And through our affiliation with Canada’s RSM Richter (Richter Usher & Vineberg), we offer the additional resources of one of Canada's largest firms, enhancing the service delivery to our Canadian clientele.

Now more than ever, you have an opportunity to profit in the international marketplace. Freed Maxick can provide the experience, knowledge, and profit enhancement strategies you need to compete successfully in the international marketplace. Contact us If you have concerns about any of these issues:

• Banking in the US
• Doing Business in the US
• US Taxes and Fees
• Canadian Tax Issues

Related International Tax Services:

International Tax Services

• IC-DISC
• Transfer Pricing Analysis - Study
• Expatriate Tax Planning
• International Tax Structuring
• International Tax Compliance

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Contact our International Tax Management Team:

Each member of Freed Maxick’s International Tax Group and has extensive experience (including Big Four experience) working with U.S. based companies doing business in Canada and abroad as well as Canadian and other foreign-owned companies doing business in the U.S. The group provides tax and consulting services to privately held and public (SEC) companies. Affiliated with RSM McGladrey, the 5th largest accounting firm in the U.S., Freed Maxick has vast national and international resources to help your business expand nationally and internationally. And through our affiliation with Canada’s RSM Richter (Richter Usher & Vineberg), we offer the additional resources of one of Canada's largest firms, enhancing the service delivery to our Canadian clientele.Through the international network of RSM McGladrey (RSM International) we have immediate access to one of the highest levels of international tax expertise in the world.

Contact us Via the Web or Toll Free: 1-800-777-4885

Howard Epstein, CPA	Mark Stebbins, CPA	Sally Wisnoski, CPA	Bill Iannarelli, CPA	Jeff Zawada, CPA
Director	Director	Senior Manager	Senior Manager	Manager