E2 Visa Tax Filing Guide: Avoid IRS Penalties
E2 Visa Tax Filing Guide: Avoid IRS Penalties Date: , Category: If you are living and operating a business in the United States under an E-2 visa, understanding your tax obligations is critical. Many investors focus on immigration compliance but overlook U.S. tax rules. However, failure to file correctly can lead to IRS penalties, audits, […]
Substantial Presence Test: When Do E-2 Visa Holders Pay U.S. Taxes?
Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your E2 Visa: LLC vs. S-Corp Date: , Category: For Canadian entrepreneurs looking to expand into the U.S. market, the E2 Treaty Investor Visa remains the gold standard. It offers a path to live and work in the U.S. based on a substantial business investment. However, before you book […]
Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your E2 Visa: LLC vs. S-Corp
Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your E2 Visa: LLC vs. S-Corp Date: , Category: For Canadian entrepreneurs looking to expand into the U.S. market, the E2 Treaty Investor Visa remains the gold standard. It offers a path to live and work in the U.S. based on a substantial business investment. However, before you book […]
Do E-2 Visa Holders Pay U.S. Taxes on Foreign Income?
Do E-2 Visa Holders Pay U.S. Taxes on Foreign Income Date: , Category: If you are in the United States on an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, understanding your U.S. tax obligations on foreign income is essential. Many E-2 visa holders mistakenly believe that income earned outside the U.S. is not taxable. In reality, U.S. tax […]
Understanding Taxes for E-2 Visa Business Owners in the U.S
Understanding Taxes for E-2 Visa Business in the U.S. Date: , Category: Operating a business in the United States under an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa involves more than meeting immigration requirements—it also comes with complex U.S. tax obligations. Many E-2 visa business owners underestimate how federal, state, and cross-border tax rules apply to them, which […]
CRA Exit & Ongoing Filing Obligations for Canadians on E-2 Visas
CRA Exit & Ongoing Filing Obligations for Canadians on E-2 Visas Date: , Category: Canadians moving to the United States on an E-2 visa often assume their tax obligations to Canada end once they leave. In reality, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) imposes departure tax rules and ongoing filing obligations that must be handled correctly […]
IRS Filing Deadlines Every E-2 Investor Must Know (2026)
IRS Filing Deadlines Every E-2 Investor Must Know (2026) Date: , Category: E-2 visa investors must meet strict IRS filing deadlines to remain tax compliant and protect their visa status. Missing U.S. tax deadlines can trigger penalties, audits, and even issues during E-2 visa renewal. IRS Filing Deadlines for E-2 Visa Investors in 2026 E-2 […]
FBAR & FATCA Reporting for Cross-Border Investors
FBAR & FATCA Reporting for Cross-Border Investors Date: , Category: Cross-border investors often focus on visas, business growth, and tax planning but foreign asset reporting is one of the most commonly overlooked and most heavily penalized areas of U.S. tax compliance. Two U.S. reporting regimes create the most confusion: FBAR and FATCA. While they sound […]
U.S. vs Canada Tax Filing Obligations for E-2 Visa Holders
U.S. vs Canada tax filing obligations for E-2 visa holders Date: , Category: Running a U.S. business on an E-2 treaty investor visa creates tax obligations that many investors do not fully understand. Some E-2 visa holders file only U.S. taxes. Others file only in Canada. Both approaches can lead to costly mistakes. The truth […]
Structuring an E-2 Visa Business: A CPA’s Guide to Tax Efficiency and Long-Term Approval
Structuring an E-2 Visa Business: CPA Tax Strategies for Approval & Renewals Date: , Category: For many investors, the E-2 visa feels like an immigration process. In reality, it is a financial credibility review backed by tax compliance for E-2 Visa. USCIS is not just looking at whether you invested money — they are evaluating: […]
