Your tax plan
travels with you.
We handle the cross-border tax paperwork for Americans and Canadians living the nomad life — so you can stop guessing and start working from wherever you want.
Average client saves
$11,400
per year on US–Canada cross-border returns*
What We Handle
Cross-border tax expertise for the location-independent
US Returns From Abroad
FEIE, FBAR, Form 8938 — filed correctly every time, no matter where you're working from.
Canada ↔ US Dual Filing
Treaty positions applied across both returns. No double taxation, no missed credits.
Residency & Exit Planning
When to establish or break residency, departure tax implications, and how to structure the move.
FBAR & FATCA Compliance
Foreign account reporting for all your bank accounts, crypto wallets, and investment accounts abroad.
Self-Employment Abroad
SE tax, estimated payments, and home office deductions for freelancers and remote contractors.
Catch-Up Filing
Streamlined Filing Procedures to bring delinquent returns current — without penalties.
How We Work With Nomads
Three weeks. One clean return.
01
Day 1
Discovery call
A free 20-minute call to map your residency, income sources, and where you filed last. No paperwork yet — just a diagnosis.
02
Week 1
Document intake
Upload to our encrypted portal. We reconcile your W-2s, T4s, self-employment income, FBAR accounts, and treaty positions.
03
Week 3
Review & e-file
A licensed EA or CPA walks you through every line, you sign, we file with the IRS and CRA. Audit support included.
Client Stories
Trusted by nomads filing across borders
“I was filing in two countries for three years and getting contradictory answers. Zenith cleaned it up in one season.”
Priya S.
Designer · Lisbon / Toronto
“As a freelance developer bouncing between Vancouver and Austin, I had no idea what I owed where. Zenith sorted it all out and saved me $8,000.”
Marcus T.
Software Engineer · Vancouver / Austin
“The discovery call alone was worth it. They spotted treaty benefits my previous accountant completely missed.”
Sarah K.
Marketing Consultant · Montreal / NYC
Frequently Asked Questions
Do digital nomads need to file taxes in the US?
Yes. US citizens and permanent residents must file federal tax returns regardless of where they live or work. Digital nomads may also qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) to reduce their US tax burden, but the return must still be filed.
What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?
The FEIE allows qualifying US taxpayers living abroad to exclude a portion of their foreign earned income from US taxation. For 2025, the exclusion is up to $130,000. You must pass either the Bona Fide Residence Test or the Physical Presence Test (330 days abroad in a 12-month period).
Do I need to file in both the US and Canada?
If you are a US citizen or green card holder who is also a Canadian tax resident, you must file in both countries. The US-Canada Tax Treaty prevents double taxation through foreign tax credits and treaty-based positions, but both returns must be filed correctly to claim these benefits.
What happens if I haven't filed for several years?
The IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures allow non-willful taxpayers to catch up on past returns without penalties. You'll need to file 3 years of delinquent tax returns and 6 years of FBARs. We handle this process end-to-end.
What is FBAR and do digital nomads need to file it?
The Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR/FinCEN 114) is required if the aggregate value of your foreign financial accounts exceeds $10,000 at any point during the year. Digital nomads with bank accounts in Canada or other countries typically need to file this annually.
*Average across 2024 dual-resident filings.
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