Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington), Author at Andersen in Canada

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Steven Flynn Celebrates 21 Years with Andersen LLP

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 02/27/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate Partner Steven Flynn’s 21-year anniversary with Andersen – a remarkable milestone marking his enduring impact on our firm. Since joining shortly after our founding in a Steveston home office to our current Vancouver headquarters, Steven has been pivotal to our ...

Tax Issues Facing Canadian Technology Entrepreneurs who move to the U.S.

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 02/11/2026

One advantage Canadian entrepreneurs in the technology space have over those in other industries is mobility. Whether from the demands of their business or a lifestyle choice, many choose to relocate from Canada to the United States. Canadian Departure Tax An individual ceasing Canadian residency ...

Selling U.S. Real Property in 2025: Avoiding Tax Pitfalls and Refund Delays for Canadian Residents

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 04/10/2025

In 2020, Canadians faced critical decisions on what to do with their U.S. real property interests. Due to travel restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic, many could not visit the U.S. as usual. At the same time, prices in many U.S. markets increased dramatically – giving ...

U.S. Citizens Resident in Canada – Capital Gains Tax Rate

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 01/06/2025

What should be a straightforward answer gets complicated by recent events in Canadian Parliament and a recent US Tax Court Case. Current Law A U.S. citizen resident in Canada is subject to both U.S. federal income tax and Canadian on their worldwide income. In 2023, ...

Taxation of the Hockey Player Versus the Movie Star

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 03/04/2024

This is a story of the unusual difference between the Canadian taxation of non-Canadian professional athletes versus non-Canadian actors and actresses. Chapter 1 – The Hometown Hockey Hero Jonathan Tavares grew up in Ontario and played nine seasons for the New York Islanders. He became ...

Vacancy Tax Update

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 11/29/2023

Over the last few years, various levels of governments have enacted new taxes attempting to address the housing affordability crises. Our past blogs have addressed these taxes: 2019 Blog – BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax January & March 2023 Blog – Canadian Federal Vacancy Tax ...

Underused Housing Tax – Affects Canadians Too

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 03/28/2023

Canada’s new Federal Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) is in effect for owners of Canadian residential properties as of December 31, 2022. Originally intended for non-Canadian owners, some Canadian citizens and permanent residents (“Canadians”) may be subject to this tax unless they timely file UHT tax ...

Canadian Vacancy Tax Update

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 01/09/2023

Real estate prices have increased rapidly over the last decade putting pressure on communities to provide housing solutions for families. More jurisdictions are implementing taxes to turn vacant homes into rental properties. This blog summarizes recent changes to these taxes. Federal Announced in the 2021 ...

Strafford Live Webinar, Jan 25, 2022 on U.S.-Canadian Dual Taxation Pitfalls

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 01/13/2022

I will be on the panel delivering the upcoming Strafford live webinar on U.S.-Canadian Dual Taxation Pitfalls on Tuesday, January 25, 1:00pm-2:50pm EST. This live 110-minute CPE webinar for tax advisors includes an interactive Q&A. The geographical and demographic similarities between Canada and the U.S. ...

COVID-19 travel restrictions for cross-border workers

Canadian COVID-19 Guidelines – Cross-Border Workers

Steven Flynn, CPA, CA, CPA (Washington) 01/12/2022

On December 29, 2021, Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) updated its guidance with Part VII – Supplemental Guidance (1) which extends administrative relief for Canadian resident cross-border workers in respect of their 2021 income tax obligations. Individuals concerned about their potential income tax issues because of travel ...

The member firms of Andersen in Canada focus on Canadian, international and Canada-U.S. cross-border tax matters. With offices across Canada, our tax professionals work with a broad range of businesses and individual clients to develop innovative tax solutions for a diverse range of issues. Our senior leaders and many of our professional staff have extensive experience in Canadian, international, U.S. and cross-border tax matters with major international accounting firms, as well as practical experience working with businesses and individuals.