CPA for Canadian Real Estate and Corporate Tax

Posted 2 months ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking a CPA with strong expertise in Canadian real estate and corporate tax for a second-opinion engagement. The role involves reviewing and advising on a tax matter related to real estate and corporate structure. US-based CPAs are welcome to apply. This is a part-time, short-term project with a flexible schedule. I need an experienced advisor to review the structure and financials and advise on the most tax-efficient way to recognize and extract rental profit to a holdco — including the interplay between intercompany loans, shareholder distributions, dividends vs. capital gains treatment, and leaving income sheltered by CCA. I'll provide the full background and 2025 financial statements (statements, trial balance, adjusting entries) once we connect. You should have: CPA designation (Canadian, or US with strong Canadian tax knowledge) Real estate / development tax experience Familiarity with holdco structures, intercompany loans, and shareholder agreements Experience advising on corporate profit extraction strategies This is an advisory/second-opinion engagement. Please share relevant Canadian real estate tax experience when applying. Do not apply unless you are from Canada or USA with the relevant criteria above as experience.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Tax Preparation
Corporate Tax
Nice-to-have skills
Accounting
CPA
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    2
  • Interviewing:
    5
  • Invites sent:
    11
  • Unanswered invites:
    6
About the client
Member since Oct 26, 2020
  • Canada
    Edmonton3:33 PM
  • $36K total spent
    72 hires, 22 active
  • 969 hours

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