Tax Implications & Considerations for Immigrants
CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE webinar, “Tax Implications & Considerations for Immigrants!”
Join us on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for an essential session on navigating the tax landscape for newcomers to Canada.
In this informative session, immigration professionals will learn about the key tax issues and considerations that immigrants face when settling in Canada, as well as best practices for providing guidance to clients on how to manage their tax responsibilities.
Program Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Registration: FREE for CILA Members and Law Students; $50 for Non-Members*
*Non-members must meet CILA membership eligibility criteria to attend.
What You’ll Learn:
In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the following tax implications for immigrants:
- 10 Common Tax Issues: A look at the most frequently encountered tax challenges immigrants face.
- When to Call an Accountant: How to recognize when it’s time to consult a tax professional and how to review their advice.
- First-Time Tax Filers in Canada: What to advise clients who will be paying taxes in Canada for the first time, including timing, obligations, and residency requirements.
- Tax and Immigration Procedures upon Arrival: Key considerations for new arrivals, including SIN registration, job forms, and other documentation.
- Managing Conflicts Between Tax and Immigration Advice: What to do when tax and immigration advice conflict, and how to resolve these situations.
- Transborder Tax Filing Issues: How to navigate tax filing when dealing with cross-border issues, such as USA residency vs. nationality requirements.
- Tax Considerations When Starting a Business in Canada: Key tax considerations for immigrants who want to start a business in Canada, including business structure and tax planning.
Our experts will provide practical advice on how to approach these issues, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge to better serve your clients.
Panel of Experts:
Gabriella Nudo (CLE Moderator) founded Avocats MGL Lawyers in 2023 with a view to providing clients with the highest quality immigration services and strategies to navigate Canada’s intricate legal system. Gabriella is bilingual and successfully assists her clients in both English and French. Gabriella runs a comprehensive immigration practice that supports multinational corporations, small-medium and start-up businesses, entrepreneurs and investors, as well as individuals interested in the successful navigation of Canada’s immigration system.
Nakul Kohli is the Principal Lawyer and Founder of Balance Law Professional Corporation, a law firm based out of Niagara Falls, servicing clients in tax, corporate law, real estate, employment law, civil litigation, and wills and estate planning. Prior to establishing Balance Law, Nakul spent almost 9 years with Big5 Accounting firms in Toronto, particularly, KPMG Law, PwC Canada and RSM Canada where he worked in international tax, M&A, and tax disputes divisions. He also served as a corporate legal counsel for a multinational mining conglomerate in India before moving to Canada in 2013. Nakul has obtained an LLM in International Business Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and has completed his CPA In-depth in tax and CPA advanced In-depth in international tax from CPA Canada. When he is not working, Nakul is busy with his two boys and/or working for his non-profit organization in Niagara Falls.
Gabriela Dos is the Founding Partner of ABM Accounting. Gabriela brings over 20 years’ experience in the bookkeeping and accounting field. Prior to founding ABM in 2006, Gabriela worked with large transportation companies as an accountant and helped negotiate various distribution deals with many publicly listed companies. She’s a member of the Certified Professional Bookkeepers (“CPB”) and is also certified in QuickBooks Online as a ProAdvisor. Gabriela received her Honours BA in Foreign Languages from the University of Kiev and studied accounting at Seneca College. When not crunching numbers, Gabriela enjoys visiting Portugal, doing wine tasting and catching up on her favorite tv shows.
Why Attend?
This webinar is a must-attend for immigration professionals looking to expand their knowledge of tax obligations and strategies for their clients. Whether you’re advising clients on their first tax filing in Canada or helping them navigate transborder issues, this session will provide you with the insights needed to effectively guide them through these crucial topics.
