Paula Owen

Paula Owen is a partner at Andersen in Canada and is a Calgary-based cross-border tax professional, with a focus on US, Canadian and cross-border tax services for individuals including both tax advisory and tax return preparation.

With over 25 years of experience, she works with US citizens and expatriates residing in Canada, Canadian residents departing Canada, delinquent US tax filers and other cross-border personal tax issues.

Paula’s work includes:

• U.S. citizens residency in Canada
• Canadians moving to the U.S.
• U.S. Estate and Gift Tax
• U.S. citizens with Canadian private corporations

Paula’s key strengths:

• Cross-border tax expertise in U.S. and Canadian systems, delivering seamless solutions for individuals, estates, and trusts
• Advisor on global mobility, guiding employers and employees through cross-border tax and payroll compliance
• Trusted counsel to high-net-worth clients and executives, optimizing cross-border structures for corporations, trusts, and personal assets
• Experienced in U.S. expatriate and inbound filings, including dual citizens, relocations, and IRS streamlined programs
• Specialist in residency and departure tax, supporting Canadians moving to the U.S. with compliant, tax-efficient transitions