Introduction to International Tax Treaties

Andrea Valois has spent more than 18 years navigating the thrilling world of international tax — because apparently ordinary complexity just wasn’t enough. As Vice President of Operations at American Expat Tax Services since its inception in 2013, Andrea leads a team of highly skilled practitioners specializing in U.S. and Canadian cross-border taxation, international reporting compliance, and multi-jurisdiction tax planning.

Known for translating “IRS panic” into practical solutions, Andrea works closely with both clients and fellow tax professionals to identify international reporting issues, restore compliance, and develop sustainable long-term tax strategies. She is equally passionate about education, regularly helping practitioners worldwide better understand the ever-evolving landscape of international tax law — preferably before the letters from tax authorities arrive.

Before helping build American Expat Tax Services, Andrea led a team of 286 cross-border tax practitioners for one of Canada’s largest retail tax organizations, proving early on that managing complex tax matters and large teams pair surprisingly well with caffeine and color-coded spreadsheets.

On the rare occasion Andrea steps away from her office, she can usually be found fishing, camping in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, or making memories with her large family — all places where the only “filings” involve tackle boxes and campfire stories.

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