My name is Orion Carrier and I am a Tax Preparer registered with the IRS, and EFILE-registered in both the United States and Canada. Amiable, conscientious and thorough, I am available for individual tax filings. Although we do not handle corporate tax returns, we do handle individual US tax returns for individuals who are corporate owner-operators.
I began as a computer engineering graduate from the University of Victoria, then worked in the high tech industry for five years. But fortuitously, during some time off, several individuals contracted me to research the U.S. tax system seeking to comply with U.S. tax law through the US tax amnesty program (the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedure). My business grew quickly as many more U.S. citizens newly discovering the necessity to file U.S. taxes sought me out.
As a result, I have US tax experience with everything from Canadian mutual funds and TFSA’s to businesses real estate; from “treaty-based positions” to “controlled foreign corporations”.
I offer Canadian tax preparation services as well, for individuals facing a Canadian cross-border tax issue, allowing me to comment on cross-border situations with greater competence.
My independence enables me to personalize my services just to you, and my home-based business allows me to offer my them at unexorbitant rates.
With the exception of foreign tax credits on Canadian tax returns, assistance responding to inquiries from tax authorities is always complementary to existing clients. Ad hoc consultations on existing clients’ evolving financial situations are also generally complementary. Proper cross-border tax planning can be more impactful on your bottom line than proper retirement planning, and I encourage my clients to avail themselves of this service!
Ever mindful of the extent of my expertise, I am committed to acting in your best interest even when that means recommending you to other professionals. This is an ethic I distilled from my engineering education, and I believe all professionals ought to adhere to it, including CPA’s. CPA training does NOT generally come with cross-border training. Choose your accountant with care… or let me help steer you in the right direction. In the event I refer you elsewhere, your consultation is free.