Expat Tax
US Citizen Living in Canada: What You Need to File and When
2026-05-11 · 7 min · Felistas Njihia, CPA
US citizens in Canada generally file both Canadian T1 and US federal returns annually.
Required forms may include FBAR, Form 8938, and Form 8833.
RRSPs and TFSAs receive different US tax treatment and reporting consequences.
Foreign tax credits often prevent double taxation on the same earnings.