TAX
OPTIMIZATION.

Expert Canadian & US tax preparation that reveals every deduction, resolves every complexity, and delivers certainty.

30+

Years Experience

28

Countries Served

CRA

Registered Experts

CA/US

Cross-Border Expertise

The Framework

EVERY SERVICE.
ONE STANDARD.

Personal Tax

Simple to Complex Returns

From straightforward employee returns to multi-source income scenarios involving rental properties, investments, and self-employment. We meticulously identify every deduction — tuition carry-forwards, change-of-use implications, and OAS optimization.

US Tax

Cross-Border Precision

Federal and state returns for US citizens living in Canada. We harmonize your Canadian and US filings to fully leverage the Canada-USA Tax Treaty — Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credits, and FBAR compliance.

Business Tax

Corporate & Self-Employed

T2 corporate returns built on your financial statements. We identify legitimate expenses — home office, vehicle use, personal purchases for business — and prepare GST filings on quarterly or annual basis.

Past-Due Returns

Catch Up Without Stress

A significant part of our practice. We support clients through the entire process of filing delinquent returns — most end up with refunds. We handle CRA communications, Voluntary Disclosure, and Taxpayer Relief applications.

Tax Planning

Strategic Guidance

Forward-looking tax strategy for investment sales, RRSP optimization, excess contribution resolution, foreign income planning, corporate income structuring, and departure tax mitigation for emigrants.

The Evidence

DATA SNAPSHOTS.

Real results from real clients. Every metric represents a moment of clarity delivered.

100%

peace of mind, every time

Fast, friendly and professional. Most importantly, I am provided with great peace of mind, knowing my books and tax return are accurate and up to date.

Anami VVerified Client

5 Stars

across the board

Randy takes a genuine interest in his clients and talks/walks them through what he is doing, at a pace that they can follow and in a kind and patient way. 5 stars across the board.

K FordeVerified Client

4 Years

of taxes crushed in 30 minutes

I love this guy!! Randy is just the warmest and most welcoming ever. We crushed 4 years of taxes in 30 mins, and he was so thorough and professional.

Jody OVerified Client

133K

US Foreign Income Exclusion

Extremely patient and very professional. Knowing that Randy was looking after my local and foreign tax matters put me at ease as he's overly competent at conducting his role as a tax agent.

K KovchVerified Client

1 Hour

for a complex multi-source return

He finished my return in about an hour. This was easily some of the best money I've EVER spent — he saved me a ton of stress and came back with a far better return than I'd expected.

Celeste HVerified Client

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Randy Larson, Focused Tax Strategies

30+

Years in Practice

The Methodology

STRESS-FREE
BY DESIGN.

Focused Tax Strategies was founded on a singular conviction: tax preparation should be a positive experience. We are experts at preparing Canadian & US tax returns for individuals and companies at an affordable price.

Given our 30 years of experience, we identify deductions that you or your previous tax preparer may have missed. We fix tax problems by exploring if adjustments are required, and communicating closely with the Canada Revenue Agency. Clients from 28 countries trust our cross-border expertise.

Precision

We dissect every line of your return to surface deductions your previous preparer missed.

Security

TaxDome client portal — encrypted document exchange, real-time status, and secure communications.

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Velocity

During tax season: 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. Fast turnaround without sacrificing accuracy.

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What best describes your situation?

Locations

205 – 50 Lonsdale Ave Office 2087
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E6

PO Box 350 6437 Lynx Road
Forest Grove, BC V0K 1M0

Service Areas

North Vancouver · West Vancouver · Vancouver · Burnaby · Richmond · Delta · Surrey · 100 Mile House · Williams Lake · Quesnel · Kamloops

We work virtually to serve clients everywhere.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

Tax Season
Feb – Apr 30: 7 days, 8 am – 8 pm

Focused Tax Strategies

CRA Registered Professionals — Serving clients from 28 countries