Free tools for cross-border landlords
Calculators built specifically for the workflow Canadian landlords with US property — and Americans with Canadian property — actually face every year. No signup, no email gate.
CRA Part XIII Remittance Calculator
Calculate your monthly 25% non-resident withholding obligation across multiple properties. Supports NR6 elections and deposit cash-basis handling.
Section 216 vs 25% Withholding Calculator
Should you file a Section 216 return? Compare the flat 25% on gross rent against the tax on your net income — and see your estimated refund.
Schedule E Calculator
Estimate US rental income, deductible expenses, and net income for IRS Schedule E. Every expense mapped to the right line item.
FIRPTA Calculator
Estimate the 15% gross-price withholding when a Canadian sells US real property. See what an 8288-B Withholding Certificate would save.
T1135 Threshold Checker
Quickly check whether your foreign property cost base crosses the CAD $100,000 reporting line that triggers T1135 filing.
Section 871(d) Decision Tool
Should you elect ECI treatment? The math says yes for almost everyone — walk through your specific numbers.
Rental Cashflow Calculator
Property-level cashflow snapshot: rent in, expenses out, net monthly result. Quick estimate before a purchase.
FBAR Threshold Calculator
Check whether your foreign financial accounts exceed the $10,000 USD FBAR filing threshold. Includes FATCA Form 8938 check.
USD/CAD Exchange Rate Database
Official Bank of Canada annual average USD/CAD rates accepted by CRA — every year from 2010 to present.
The full tool: BorderBird the app
Calculators give you a snapshot. BorderBird automates the year-round bookkeeping behind them — forwarded-email rent import, utility capture, dual-currency P&L, and accountant-ready CSV exports for both CRA T776 and IRS Schedule E. 5-minute setup. No credit card.
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