WHAT DO WE DO?
Tax SpecialistsAt our firm, international tax matters are not just a specialty—they are at the core of what we do. Our Principal, Michael J. Crombie, CPA, brings more than 35 years of experience as a trusted advisor to individuals and businesses with cross-border financial interests.
US Operation
We provide expert guidance in the preparation of U.S. tax returns involving foreign income, pensions, and investments, ensuring full compliance with both domestic and international reporting requirements. Whether you are a U.S. citizen working abroad, a foreign resident with U.S. income, or an individual receiving a foreign pension, we help you navigate the complex interplay of tax treaties, reporting obligations, and planning opportunities.
Our team also assists foreign nationals who must file U.S. tax returns on income sourced to the United States, offering clear strategies to minimize double taxation and optimize available treaty benefits. With extensive knowledge of international disclosure rules—such as FBAR, FATCA, and foreign trust reporting—we help clients meet their obligations with accuracy and peace of mind.
With deep expertise in cross-border taxation and a client-focused approach, we are committed to simplifying complex international tax matters, protecting your interests, and positioning you for long-term financial success.
We also specialize in both onshore and offshore streamlined procedures and have an outstanding track record of resolving issues related to unreported income and FBAR filings.
MICHAEL J. CROMBIE, CPA
Michael Crombie, a British citizen, brings over 35 years of U.S. experience spanning the corporate sector, public accounting, and business consulting. He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Michael earned his Master’s Degree in Taxation from Pace University in New York City and is also a NASD-licensed investment advisor and a New York State–licensed life insurance agent.
After beginning his career in accounting in the United Kingdom, Michael moved to New York as a Tax Executive with Reuters News Organization. He later held senior tax management roles at Estée Lauder and Dun & Bradstreet before joining a New York City CPA firm, where he ultimately rose to become Senior Tax Partner.
GAURAV MALHOTRA, CPA
Gaurav Malhotra is a Certified Public Accountant and tax advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and organizations plan strategically and achieve their financial goals. With more than 10 years of U.S. experience in accounting and taxation, he specializes in international taxation.
Before joining Michael J. Crombie, CPA, PC in 2013, Gaurav spent three years as an Auditor in Alternative Investments with PwC and later worked as a Product Controller at Barclays Bank. He is licensed as a CPA in both New York and California.
WHO ARE OUR CLIENTS?
Tax Return Preparation
We provide tax consultation and tax return preparation services for high-net-worth individuals. We also specialize to prepare US tax returns of US citizens and green card holder who lived in foreign countries with US source income and also with foreign sourced income.
International Tax Services for High-net-worth Clients
We provide personalized tax consultation and return preparation services designed specifically for high-net-worth individuals with complex financial lives. Our goal is to simplify the process, ensure full compliance, and help you retain more of what you’ve earned.
Our expertise extends to U.S. citizens and green card holders living abroad, who often face unique challenges when managing both U.S. source income and foreign income. From navigating tax treaties and avoiding double taxation to handling reporting requirements such as FBAR and FATCA, we ensure every detail is carefully managed.
Whether you are an executive, investor, entrepreneur, or retiree with cross-border income and assets, our team is committed to providing clear strategies, accurate filings, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your global tax obligations are in expert hands.
TESTIMONIALS
“MJC has really helped me save on taxes for many years, as a Canadian in the US and following a work move from New York to California. Michael is very knowledgeable about the advertising industry and several of my colleagues are his clients too.”
Sandy Thompson, Global Planning Director, Y&R
“MJC has been an invaluable tax advisor to me and my family for over 20 years since I arrived in the US from the UK, expertly preparing Federal and State tax returns. He provides accurate and timely advice on tax laws and helps us to effectively manage our taxes at both the personal and corporate level.”
Graham Albutt, Business Consultant, former Senior Executive, Thomson Reuters.
“MJC has been our tax advisor for several years, advising on how to set up a US Subsidiary of a UK Parent, preparing Federal, State and local corporation tax returns, providing important and timely advice on US tax laws and the complexities of the US/UK tax treaty”.
Terri Leary, Operations Director at UTALK MARKETING LLC (The Knowledge Engineers)