AKIF CPA Professional Corporation

I met Mohammad as a referral from another CPA few months ago when I was preparing my relocation from US to Canada. At that point of time I needed advices regarding everything finance related, not just cross-border taxation. My first call with Mohammad lasted almost an hour, where he covered and advised on variety of cross-border related topics (banking, real estate, finances and even goods to follow/import logistics), which I was in a desperate need for. After this call I was so relieved because I knew that I found a professional, who knows exactly what I am going through and what my needs will be (before even I knew it).I was in touch with Mohammad for several months prior my relocation, where he was constantly advising and guiding me through taxation aspects of real estate, 401k/IRA rollover, and even legal documents like Living Wills and Trusts decisions. Most important each decision was analyzed with a prism of a long term impact in Canada and even in US, if I ever go back. So far, we did my 2020 US taxes and preparing for my first 2021 cross-border filling.It is very easy to work with Mohammad because we both have highly analytical mind, thinking strategically on a long run vs a quick short term gain. I never questioned a single advice provided by Mohammad as he gained my trust right at the beginning of our journey and this level of confidence speaks it all. I not only recommend Akif CPA for your US – Canada cross-border accounting/taxation, but also as a full stack service when relocating cross-border and need to cover all other financial aspects of your life.

As a US person living in Canada for over 10 years, filing my returns in the past was a bit of a labyrinth type chore. But this year when it came to tax time, Mohammad at AKIF CPA set me at ease with his patients and professionalism. On our first call, he took the time to understand my personal financial situation with a genuine interest on how he could help me. This went a long way for me as my prior experiences with accountants was about them being so busy they couldn't be bothered to answer questions or how their hourly fees wouldn't allow time for questions.Beyond Mohammad's desire to understand and help my individual situation, AKIF CPA is also well prepared to handle all documentation electronically thus completing my return in about a week rather than shuffling papers around for a month. When an accountant knows his stuff on both sides of the border and can communicate it well, you've got something special. So if you've got a special situation, go with Mohammad Akif CPA.

I am a small business owner and struggled to find an accountant to file corporate Canadian and US taxes. From my first year, I only had a bad experience as the CPAs I found on the internet or though references made mistakes in my return, had poor communication, and had to chase them down to meet deadlines. Honestly, I lost hope of finding a professional who could do what they promised and changed me for and would have at least basic customer service skills.Things changed when I was referred to AKIF CPA: US taxes got filled in a lightning speed ( in 3 weeks, including Christmas and New Year holidays in comparison, with 11 MONTHS for the previous year).As a new client, I was set up in a couple of days. Right after that, Mohammad and his team immediately started working on my return. Communication was in a timely manner, very polite, and professional. I received prompt replies, follow-ups, and reminders. I still cannot believe that this year everything went so smoothly.I definitely recommend AKIF CPA and will return for a filling next year.Thank you, Mohammad & team.

I’m a US Citizen and Canadian permanent resident working/studying in Canada on and off for a number of years and failed to properly educate myself on US-Canadian tax laws until recently so had a number of issues with previous returns. Mohammad and his team helped me to amend my Canadian and US returns I had filed through H&R Block Expat (not recommended!). Mohammad took the time to fully understand my situation and also ensured I understood his recommendations, always providing quick and clear responses to my follow-up questions. As others have mentioned, definitely recommend regardless of your income or previous tax knowledge.

I had extremely complicated cross border taxes between Canada & the U.S.! I was so relieved to have found this God Send" of a firm. With their help and guidance I was able to be at peace knowing everything was going to be fine. Their level of expertise was exceptional

I needed assistance in filing my complicated Canada-US cross border taxes. After a horrible experience with another firm, I reached out to Akif CPA and I am so glad I did. They were very responsive, regularly replying to e-mails and phone calls and gave updates throughout the process. They were knowledgeable with all the tax laws, accurate with their work and communicated the situation. I have only one regret, I didn't search them out sooner. It's so rare and refreshing to work with a professional, high quality firm.

I was having trouble understanding how to file foreign income on both Canadian & US tax returns as a non-citizen of either country in a complex situation (involving a mid-year move, selling stock, & needing to amend a US return).The advice that Mr. Mohammad Akif provided was indispensable to helping me file correctly & confidently. He takes time to thoroughly understand unique tax situations and responds in a timely & professional manner.AKIF CPA makes it clear that they value client relationships.Their clear, professional response stands out from the other cross-border accountants I contacted. Would recommend without hesitation!

As a US expat in Canada, it can be very hard to get your head around cross-border tax obligations. I looked at a few tax agencies with a Canadian presence and settled on Mohammad's services after our first meeting. He was patient to answer any questions I had in clear layman's terms and quick to explain US and Canadian tax concepts in more detail when needed. I was considering opening my own business at the time.He steered me away from options that would have led to more fees paid to his agency (due to a more complex tax situation) and gave me the advice to focus on my business until I reached a threshold we defined together. This made it clear to me that his priority was relationship building rather than a one-time financial exchange. I appreciate Mohammad's expertise and willingness to impart knowledge so I can feel more confident and empowered in my decisions. I plan on working with AKIF CPA again in the future!

Mohammad and his team provided extremely valuable, personalized cross-border tax advice. I reached out to them for tax planning support and they provided all the information I needed - including solid US/Canada tax assumptions - all under tight deadlines and in the midst of tax season. They are true experts. I highly recommend them and look forward to working with them again in the future.

As a Canadian living and working in the US, filing your taxes can be a headache. I was looking for a knowledgable Cross-border Tax accountant and I am so glad that I found Mohammad and his team. They were very thorough, provided me with clear information and completed my tax return very quickly. Definitely recommend them if you want your taxes done right and in a timely manner.