US Corporate Tax - Fundamentals (Live Webinar)
Overview
The session provides a practical overview of US tax considerations for Canadian businesses expanding or investing into the United States.
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NOTE: This live webinar is part of the Income Tax Series. The registration page you are on is specifically for this standalone session. The session will be recorded, but access to the recording will be available only to those registered for the full Series, and for a limited time.
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Course Description
Participants will better identify tax exposures, recognize when specialist advice is required, and engage in more informed discussions with stakeholders regarding cross-border expansion.
Content
- Understand the basic framework of the US corporate income tax system and when Canadian businesses become subject to US federal income taxation.
- Identify common US tax filing obligations and compliance requirements for Canadian companies with US activities.
- Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of operating in the US through a subsidiary, branch, partnership, or other legal structure.
- Learn how key concepts such as nexus, effectively connected income (ECI), permanent establishment, and treaty provisions can impact a Canadian company's US tax obligations.
Course Dates & Registration
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Mick Stobart, CPA, CA is a Partner in KPMG Vancouver’s US Corporate Tax practice with extensive experience providing US tax services to Canadian businesses expanding and investing into the United States. Mick provides comprehensive and practical US tax expertise on all US income tax matters including merger and acquisition tax structuring, divestiture planning, tax due diligence, tax compliance, tax provisions, cross-border financing, IP planning, state and local taxes, and tax treaty interpretation and application. Mick advises public and private companies in a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on tech and life sciences. He is a CPA in the state of Washington..webp?language=en-CA)
Gerard Gaba, CPA, is a Senior Manager in KPMG Vancouver’s US Corporate Tax practice. Gerard specializes in guiding Canadian businesses through the complexities of expanding and investing in the United States. Gerard helps a broad range of companies with a variety of tax matters including tax compliance, tax planning and advisory, tax provisions, cross-border financing planning, state and local taxes, and treaty interpretation and application.Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.
Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
- 1.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
US Corporate Tax - Fundamentals (Live Webinar)
- 1.5
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
The session provides a practical overview of US tax considerations for Canadian businesses expanding or investing into the United States.
|
NOTE: This live webinar is part of the Income Tax Series. The registration page you are on is specifically for this standalone session. The session will be recorded, but access to the recording will be available only to those registered for the full Series, and for a limited time.
|
Course Description
Participants will better identify tax exposures, recognize when specialist advice is required, and engage in more informed discussions with stakeholders regarding cross-border expansion.
Content
- Understand the basic framework of the US corporate income tax system and when Canadian businesses become subject to US federal income taxation.
- Identify common US tax filing obligations and compliance requirements for Canadian companies with US activities.
- Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of operating in the US through a subsidiary, branch, partnership, or other legal structure.
- Learn how key concepts such as nexus, effectively connected income (ECI), permanent establishment, and treaty provisions can impact a Canadian company's US tax obligations.
Course Dates & Registration
Mick Stobart, CPA, CA is a Partner in KPMG Vancouver’s US Corporate Tax practice with extensive experience providing US tax services to Canadian businesses expanding and investing into the United States. Mick provides comprehensive and practical US tax expertise on all US income tax matters including merger and acquisition tax structuring, divestiture planning, tax due diligence, tax compliance, tax provisions, cross-border financing, IP planning, state and local taxes, and tax treaty interpretation and application. Mick advises public and private companies in a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on tech and life sciences. He is a CPA in the state of Washington. Gerard Gaba, CPA, is a Senior Manager in KPMG Vancouver’s US Corporate Tax practice. Gerard specializes in guiding Canadian businesses through the complexities of expanding and investing in the United States. Gerard helps a broad range of companies with a variety of tax matters including tax compliance, tax planning and advisory, tax provisions, cross-border financing planning, state and local taxes, and treaty interpretation and application.Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience
Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns.
In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.
Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.
Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.