Sonya is a CPA licensed in both Canada and U.S. (Illinois) and has a nearly a decade of cross-border tax experience. She spent most of her career in Global Mobility Tax at one of the “Big 4” accounting firms, and is currently a tax consultant for Canada’s largest independent wealth management firm. In her day to day role, Sonya helps clients navigate a plethora of Canadian and U.S. tax matters, from planning considerations surrounding immigration and emigration, to tax efficient investment and estate planning.
Sonya has completed the rigorous three-year Canadian In-Depth Taxation Program, and is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counsellor (CRPC).
Sonya has appeared as a tax expert on BNN Bloomberg’s Talking Tax, has published cross-border tax material for the Globe & Mail, and has written multiple tax planning articles for her firm and their clients. She has a passion for writing, teaching and helping people navigate difficult financial transitions - and is excited to share her knowledge in cross-border tax planning.