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Your Trusted Partner for Tax and Accounting Solutions
At JKC Tax, we specialize in simplifying complex tax and accounting challenges for individuals and businesses. Our team of Chartered Professional Accountants delivers expert guidance in personal, corporate, and cross-border tax solutions, ensuring compliance and peace of mind. With decades of combined experience, we provide tailored strategies that align with your unique financial goals. Our personalized approach emphasizes one-on-one consultations, addressing specific needs while fostering long-term client relationships. We prioritize transparent communication, proactive updates, and ethical practices to build trust and reliability. Serving North Vancouver, Vancouver, and West Vancouver, we cater to small and medium businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and cross-border clients.Our expertise extends to tax planning, compliance, resolution services, and specialized programs like the Canadian Voluntary Disclosure Program. We empower clients through financial clarity, helping them grow businesses and navigate international tax obligations with confidence. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our team's diverse backgrounds, including roles in multinational corporations, non-profits, and public practice. By combining technical proficiency with client-centric service, we position ourselves as a trusted partner in achieving financial success.
Services
Personal Tax
Corporate Tax
US Tax for Canadians
US Tax for US Citizens
Canadian Voluntary Disclosure
Deceased Tax Return
Disability Tax Credit
Highlights and features
- Proven expertise in personal, corporate, and cross-border tax solutions
- Personalized strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Transparent communication and proactive compliance updates
- Specialized services for US tax obligations and voluntary disclosures
- Decades of combined experience in public practice and corporate finance
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Professional Accountants
Services
Personal Tax
We provide comprehensive personal tax planning and compliance services tailored to individual financial situations. Our experts analyze income, investments, and family tax scenarios to optimize deductions and minimize liabilities. With a focus on long-term strategies, we help clients save or defer taxes while ensuring compliance with Canadian and international regulations. Our one-on-one consultations ensure personalized solutions for optimal financial outcomes.
Corporate Tax
Our corporate tax services specialize in reducing tax burdens for owner-managed businesses and executives. We analyze corporate and personal finances to maximize deductions, implement tax-efficient structures, and plan for retirement transitions. Services include compliance filings, audit support, and strategic planning for businesses operating in Canada and cross-border environments.
Cross-Border Tax
We navigate complex US-Canada tax obligations for individuals and businesses. Services include preparing US Form 1040/1040NR filings, minimizing double taxation through treaties, and advising on residency determinations. Our expertise covers inbound investments, cross-border estate planning, and compliance strategies for US citizens in Canada and Canadian businesses operating south of the border.
Tax Resolution
We resolve tax disputes with the CRA and IRS through audit representation, penalty negotiations, and payment plan arrangements. Our team handles appeals, interest abatement requests, and collection issues to reduce liabilities. With licensing for both Canadian and US tax authorities, we provide strategic solutions for individuals and businesses facing tax enforcement actions.
Voluntary Disclosure
We facilitate compliance through Canada's Voluntary Disclosure Program for unfiled returns or reporting errors. Services include confidential consultations, financial record reviews, strategic disclosure planning, and CRA communication. Our process ensures clients benefit from penalty waivers while maintaining compliance with Canadian tax regulations.
People
Jonn Kunickey
Chartered Professional Accountant
Jonn specializes in corporate reorganizations, cross-border tax planning, and estate strategies. With experience in multinational finance and public practice, he advises high-net-worth individuals and businesses on complex tax matters. His background includes senior roles in corporate finance and non-profit governance.
Orchid McGuffie
Team Leader
Orchid oversees operations and client relations with 15+ years of leadership experience. Her marketing expertise enhances client engagement while managing administrative functions. She focuses on creating a culture of exceptional service and continuous learning within the firm.
Christine Grahn
Chartered Professional Accountant
Christine provides accounting, audit, and corporate tax services. With a decade in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, she brings practical business insights to her CPA practice. Her expertise serves small and medium enterprises in North Vancouver.
Connie Huang
Chartered Professional Accountant
Connie specializes in Canadian tax preparation, US filings, and compilation engagements. With extensive public accounting experience, she serves individuals and businesses while volunteering as a charity treasurer. Holds multiple accounting designations including CPA and Certified Internal Auditor.
Kay Katsumoto
Senior Accountant
Kay provides tax and financial services for SMEs, leveraging engineering and business administration backgrounds. Fluent in Japanese and English, he supports cross-border clients while pursuing his CPA designation. His technical expertise enhances the firm's international service capabilities.
Questions
What cross-border tax services do you offer?
We prepare US Form 1040/1040NR filings for Canadians with US obligations and US citizens in Canada. Our services include residency determinations, tax treaty utilization, and strategies to minimize double taxation for individuals and businesses.
How does the Canadian Voluntary Disclosure Program work?
We help clients correct unfiled returns or reporting errors through CRA's VDP. Our process includes confidential consultation, financial review, strategic disclosure planning, and handling all CRA communications to secure penalty waivers and compliance.
Can you assist with deceased tax returns?
We prepare final T1 returns, optional returns, and T3 trust filings for estates. Our services ensure proper tax treatment of estate assets, maximize available deductions, and meet CRA deadlines while guiding executors through the process.
Do you handle tax resolution cases with CRA/IRS?
Yes, we represent clients in tax disputes, audits, and collection issues. Services include penalty negotiations, payment plans, audit responses, and appeals for both Canadian and US tax matters with proven success in reducing liabilities.
What accounting services do you provide for businesses?
We offer corporate tax compliance, financial statement preparation, compilation engagements, and strategic tax planning for SMEs. Our services help businesses understand financials, improve profitability, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reviews (5)
Matt J.
Dec 28, 2021
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After doing a bit of research online to find a team to help me through some stressful tax issues, I'm glad I came across the JKC Group! Very professional and courteous, they eased my concerns very quickly. They provided a COVID-safe way of interaction which may have slowed down the whole process a tad but everything worked out in the end. Once I was associated with an accountant, he laid out everything that was going to happen and was very reassuring. I will definitely be looking to do business with them in the future if needed.
Adrian Cohen
Jul 18, 2021
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I was just trying to get my US taxes. They had my information and missed the tax dead line. Trying to reach them by phone seems to be a act of God. I am not not impressed by them at all.
Magda Constanda
Dec 15, 2019
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JKC Group have been filing my tax returns for quite a few years and I have been fortunate to work with Jonn Kunickey for 23 years. JKC are a group of competent and reliable professionals. They are easy-going and always have a great attitude and a smile on their face. They are an amazing team that provides quality service, and they are a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them for your tax return. Thank you JKC for always helping me and I look forward to doing more business in the future.
Owen Taylor
Jul 17, 2018
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I have run my personal and small business taxes with Jonn for 15 years . I found JKC group easy to deal with and very helpful when needed. I have retired and moved to Ontario 3 years ago and I have used JKC Group to close out my company and deal with the necessary tax implications. Ricardo and Jonn have been extremely efficient in dealing with this process and I am very satisfied with their assistance. Thank you to all the staff at JKC Group for all your work over the years . Yours sincerely;
Owen Taylor (Pres. TNT Films Inc.)
Owen Taylor (Pres. TNT Films Inc.)
Retlaw M.
Dec 24, 2017
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By far the best I ever had. Was able to comfort me on a problem that I had with a couple of companies that and then they gave me great tax savings advise on my us rental buildings . All I can say is thank you for taking care of me .