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We cover IRS + CRA obligations for Americans who own in Canada — Part XIII withholding, Section 216 election, Form 1116.
Calculate your Part XIII non-resident withholding tax. Supports multiple properties, NR6 elections, and deposit cash-basis handling.
Estimate US rental income, deductible expenses, and net income for IRS Schedule E. Every expense line mapped automatically.
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We cover IRS + CRA obligations for Americans who own in Canada — Part XIII withholding, Section 216 election, Form 1116.
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Calculate your Part XIII non-resident withholding tax. Supports multiple properties, NR6 elections, and deposit cash-basis handling.
Estimate US rental income, deductible expenses, and net income for IRS Schedule E. Every expense line mapped to the right category.
Official Bank of Canada annual average exchange rates for CRA reporting. Every year back to 2015.
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Deep dives into the forms and rules every cross-border landlord needs to know.
A complete guide for Canadian residents who own rental property in the US, covering both CRA reporting requirements (T1135, foreign income) and IRS obligations (1040-NR, Schedule E).
Everything a non-resident landlord needs to know about the NR4 slip — what it is, who issues it, how Part XIII withholding works, and how to get a refund via a Section 216 election.
A detailed walkthrough of every line on CRA Form T776, with examples for Canadian landlords and non-residents filing a Section 216 return.
Part XIII of the Income Tax Act requires 25% withholding on gross rents paid to non-residents of Canada. This guide covers who must withhold, how to remit, and how to reduce the rate.
The Section 216 election lets non-resident landlords file a Canadian tax return on net rental income instead of paying 25% on gross rents. Most get a significant refund.
Filing an NR6 with CRA allows your property manager to withhold Part XIII tax on net rental income (after expenses) instead of the full 25% on gross rents. Here's how to file it.
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