Kevin Kirkpatrick JD, MBA
US Tax Lawyer, Barrister and Solicitor
“The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary.” Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations (1776)
Kevin is an architect in a complex tax world. With a background in cross border tax law and accounting, his forward-thinking approach allows him to analyze the intricacies of the law and the tax code, and simplify the often overwhelming situation for his clients. As with a traditional architect, the numbers matter, but Kevin’s eye is always on the prize. His ultimate goal is to do meaningful work for his clients, designing a complete, strategic plan to move them towards achieving their financial goals.
Contact Information
Kevin Kirkpatrick JD, MBA
US Tax Lawyer, Barrister and Solicitor
403.693.5128
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- Corporate Tax
- US Taxation Services
- International Tax Planning
Qualifications
- Bar Admissions:
Alberta, 2017
Minnesota, 2015 - University of Washington School of Law, JD, 2013
- University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy, MPA, 2010
- University of Washington Foster School of Business, MBA, 2009
- University of Washington, BA, History, 2006
- Bar Admissions:
Professional affiliations
- American Bar Association – Sections: Tax; Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; International Law
- Canadian Bar Association - Sections: Taxation; Wills, Estates and Trusts; International Law
- International Bar Association - Private Client Tax Committee
Recognition
- US Dept. of Education Foreign Language and Areas Studies Fellowship in Canadian Studies and French, University of Washington, 2012 - 2013
- Kevin is quoted in an article entitled "Clients who owe US tax could lose passports", Dec. 16, 2015, Advisor.ca
Publications
- Co-author – "US Estate and Gift Tax Planning Update for Canadian Residents", Insurance Planning, Winter 2020
- Co-author – "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead? Renunciation of US Citizenship as an Estate Planning Tool", Geneva Group International Trust & Estate Planning News, Spring 2019
- Co-author – "Renouncing U.S. citizenship or giving up a green card: why and how to consider it", Riyadh Daily, October 17, 2018
- Co-Author – "Renouncing US citizenship or giving up a green card: why and how to consider it", Taxnet Pro, October 10, 2018
- Co-Author – "The United States Tax Cuts and Jobs Act", International Bar Association, October 04, 2018
- Co-Author – "US tax debt, no social security number... goodbye US passport?", The American, June 30, 2017
- Co-author – "Renouncing U.S. citizenship or giving up a green card: why and how to consider it", Expat Info Desk, June 13, 2017
- Co-author – "Jewish Business News"Renouncing U.S. citizenship or giving up a green card: why and how to consider it", Jewish Business News, March 24, 2017
- Co-author – "Renouncing US Citizenship or Turning in a Green Card: Beware of a Possible 40 Percent Inheritance Tax", STEP Inside, May 2016
In the News
- Kevin is quoted in an article entitled "Clients who owe US tax could lose passports", Dec. 16, 2015, Advisor.ca