Justin Hoffman
CPA, CA, CPA(Illinois), CFP, TEP, MST, BComm
Managing Director
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”
— Greek Proverb
Justin has spent more than a decade in providing clients, both personal and corporate, with innovative solutions to cross-border tax and estate issues. His wealth of experience and keen interest in solving complicated tax matters has earned him a reputation as one of the leaders in his field.
Before founding Northward Tax Professional Corporation, Justin worked as the leader of the cross-border tax group at a prominent regional accounting firm in London, Ontario. Justin was soon recognized by his fellow professionals for the quality of his tax advice and his willingness to help other accountants and lawyers. As a result, he quickly became a ‘go-to’ advisor for cross-border tax and estate planning and regularly provides expert advice to accounting and law firms around the world.
Tax is no simple matter, and building the knowledge to effectively practice tax in more than one country requires a lifetime commitment. Justin has embraced this challenge by spending the past 16 years studying the many aspects of cross-border taxation including completing the three-year CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program, the CPA Canada International In-Depth Tax Program, and a Masters Degree in Taxation (MST) at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
Justin also recognizes the importance of community and has fostered the next generation of tax talent through the six years he spent as an associate professor of taxation at Western University’s King’s College in London, Ontario and his ongoing involvement with STEP Canada where he has served as the chair of the London Chapter of STEP in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
While not assisting clients and fellow professionals with tax, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife and four children with many early mornings dedicated to hockey and soccer practice. Justin also enjoys all manners of woodworking and can often be found working on improvements around his home as well as building bookshelves, desks and cabinets for his friends and family.
Education
Master of Science of Taxation (MST with high honors) — Golden Gate University (2021)
CPA Canada International In-depth Tax Course - CPA Canada (2019)
Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) — Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (2015)
Licensed Certified Public Accounts (CPA (Illinois)) — American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2015)
CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course - CPA Canada (2014)
Certified Financial Planner — Financial Planning Standards Council (2013)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2012)
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) - University of Alberta (2009)
Recognition and Awards
Valedictorian and Governor General Academic Medal (2005)
STEP Top Score for Canada on the Law of Trust Diploma Exam and the Taxation of Trusts and Estates Diploma Exam (2013, 2014)
Gerald W. Owen Book Prize for Highest Overall Score in the 2015 STEP Diploma Program
Finalist (Top 5) for Young Practitioner of the Year in the 2016 International STEP Private Client Awards
London Magazine’s Top 20 under 40 for 2019
Contact
E-MAIL: justin.hoffman@nwtax.ca
PHONE: 519-800-2777 x110
ASSISTANT: Erynn Warren
519-800-2777 x 121