Steven Flynn Celebrates 21 Years with Andersen LLP

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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 growth. His Big 4 accounting background and industry experience with […]

Canadian Taxation on Nonresident Athletes Webinar

Join Steven Flynn from Andersen Vancouver office, and Brandon Vucen from Trowbridge for an insightful webinar about the intricacies of Canadian Taxation for Nonresident Athletes. Topics: There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation Who should attend: Attendees include accountants, legal professionals, player agents, and family office representatives, as well […]

Increase in Canadian Capital Gains Tax – Cross-Border Tax Impact

On April 16th, the Canadian federal government introduced proposals to increase the capital gains tax rate. Effective June 25, 2024, the federal and provincial capital gains tax rate increases approximately 10% from an average of 25% to an average of 35%. Corporations and Trusts see this rate increase on all capital gains realized on or after this […]

Steven Flynn Featured on Snowbirds U.S. Expats Radio Podcast

Steven Flynn, joins Gerry Scott on the ‘Snowbirds US Expats Radio Podcast’ to explore US and Canadian tax issues impacting Canadians purchasing real estate in the US. Listen to the episode here – US and Canadian tax issues impacting Canadians buying US real estate property

BizTax: U.S. Business Expansion to Canada, Part 2.

Join Steven Flynn and Danny Guerin for an insightful webinar on U.S. business expansion into Canada. Topics: There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. Who should attend: Attendees include Canadian & U.S. business owners, finance or tax executives and advisors seeking guidance on entering the Canadian market and understanding the crucial cross-border tax implications. […]

Vacancy Tax Update

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 and Update November 2023 has seen more tax changes and […]

Steven Flynn quoted in The Globe and Mail on Key Considerations for Retirement Relocation

We are pleased to share that our Partner, Steven Flynn, was recently quoted in a Globe and Mail article focusing on key factors for retirees considering relocation. The article discusses the financial and social costs of relocating in retirement, emphasizing aspects such as real estate expenses, proximity to family and healthcare access. Steven Flynn, a […]

Underused Housing Tax – Affects Canadians Too

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 returns. Intended for Non-Canadians The law is aimed at non-Canadian […]

Canadian Vacancy Tax Update

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 budget, the Canadian federal Underused Housing Tax applies a 1% […]

Steven Flynn quoted in The Globe and Mail on IRS funding and its effects on U.S. and Canada

Our Partner, Steven Flynn, has been featured in an article by The Globe and Mail, titled, ‘IRS funding boost could result in ‘greater crackdown’ on taxes for U.S. citizens abroad’ Joe Biden’s administration was successful to pass the Inflation Reduction Act – said to be ‘a much different-looking piece of legislation than previously proposed’ by Globe and Mail. […]