Tax Reviewer / Tax Signer (Canadian & U.S. Cross-Border Tax)

Remote | Seasonal Contract | Canada-Based

Contract Duration: January through May (Tax Season)
Compensation: CAD $70-$100+/hour (flexible based on experience)
Engagement Type: T4, Incorporated Consultant (C-Corp equivalent), or other eligible arrangements

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Tax Reviewers / Tax Signers to support a high-volume Cross-Border and Global Mobility Tax Practice during the upcoming tax season. This is a fully remote, seasonal opportunity focused on the review and signing of Canadian and U.S. personal income tax returns for expatriates, globally mobile employees, and cross-border taxpayers.

This role is ideal for senior tax professionals who have served as a final reviewer or signer on personal tax engagements and possess deep expertise in Canadian and/or U.S. individual tax compliance.

Important: This opportunity is focused exclusively on personal income tax returns. Professionals whose experience is primarily in corporate tax (T2), indirect tax, sales tax, GST/HST, or corporate compliance will not be a fit for this role.

Expected Availability:
During peak tax season (March and April), candidates should expect to work approximately 50-60 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and sign Canadian and/or U.S. individual income tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and feedback to tax preparers.
• Review complex cross-border tax matters involving expatriates and globally mobile employees.
• Analyze residency and tax residency issues, foreign tax credits, treaty applications, and related compliance considerations.
• Review supporting calculations, tax equalization worksheets, and documentation for filing readiness.
• Conduct technical research and assist in resolving complex tax questions.
• Ensure adherence to Canadian and U.S. tax regulations and filing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience reviewing individual income tax returns.
• Previous experience functioning as a Tax Reviewer, Tax Signer, Senior Reviewer, Tax Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong expertise in Canadian and/or U.S. personal income tax compliance.
• Hands-on knowledge of:
  • T1 Returns
  • Form 1040
  • Form 1040NR
  • T1135
  • T1163
  • Foreign Tax Credits
  • Residency and Tax Residency Rules
  • Cross-Border Taxation
  • Global Mobility / Expatriate Tax

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a Big 4 firm (PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG).
• Background supporting Global Mobility or Cross-Border Tax practices.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Experience reviewing tax equalization calculations.
• Familiarity with TaxPrep, CCH Axcess, or similar tax preparation software.

Ideal Candidate Background

We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in:

• Global Mobility Tax
• Cross-Border Tax
• Expatriate Tax
• Tax Review and Sign-Off Authority
• International Employee Taxation
• Foreign Tax Credit Planning
• Tax Equalization Programs
• Canadian/U.S. Individual Tax Compliance

Keywords

Global Mobility • Cross-Border Tax • Expatriate Tax • Tax Reviewer • Tax Signer • T1 • 1040 • 1040NR • T1135 • T1163 • Foreign Tax Credit • Tax Equalization • Canadian Tax • U.S. Tax • Personal Income Tax

If you are an experienced tax professional with a strong background in Canadian and/or U.S. personal income tax review and sign-off responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you for this upcoming tax season opportunity.

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