Comparison of the Taxation of Equity Based Compensation (Stock Options) in the United States and Canada*
1.01 Introduction
U.S. Income Taxation of Qualified Stock Options
(a) What is a Qualified Stock Option?
(b) Advantage of a Qualified Stock Option
(c) Effect of Alternative Minimum...
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MH, Montreal, QC, 2/28/2026
Thx Mark and it’s great to be working with you and your team again this year. We really appreciate your knowledge and guidance as we navigate the Canadian and US tax system over the last couple years. You and your team are our go trusted accountants and we appreciate all that you do.
EH, St Petersburg, FL, 3/6/2026
I'm relieved that my taxes for this year are done. I appreciate you doing my returns very expeditiously.
FA, Stratford, ON, 3/6/2026
I do want to make sure to say I've had an extremely positive experience. International taxes are extremely complicated, especially given my unstructured investment portfolio, and I would not know where to begin. The help (especially with my mother's final taxes) has been greatly appreciated.
JJ, Orleans, ON, 3/6/2026
Thank you for being so clear! Again, thank you for your patience :)
AN, Buffalo, NY, 3/5/2026
Again, thank you so much for your diligence on all of this, really appreciated!!!!
MH, Montreal, QC, 2/28/2026
Thx Mark and it’s great to be working with you and your team again this year. We really appreciate your knowledge and guidance as we navigate the Canadian and US tax system over the last couple years. You and your team are our go trusted accountants and we appreciate all that you do.
EH, St Petersburg, FL, 3/6/2026
I'm relieved that my taxes for this year are done. I appreciate you doing my returns very expeditiously.