Susan Turcotte

CPA

Expertise:

Entity taxation
Corporate tax strategies
Deduction optimization

Education:

Bachelors in Accounting, Bryant College in Smithfield RI
Masters in taxation, Bryant College in Smithfield RI

Susan Turcotte, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA), has more than 45 years of extensive accounting experience. Susan has come a long way in the accounting field and brings a combination of dedication, experience, and humor to her long career. Born and raised in Smithfield, Rhode Island, she laid the groundwork for her illustrious career at Bryant College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, followed by a Master's degree in Taxation.

Susan's career path is as diverse as it is impressive. She has navigated various sectors of the accounting world, including public accounting with several firms and private industry, where she excelled as a controller for several companies. Along with her entrepreneurial endeavors, Susan's passion for accounting never waned as she continued to practice tax work on a part-time basis.

In 2014, Susan began her association with TFX, initially on a part-time basis. Her role quickly evolved into a full-time commitment in 2015, a testament to her adaptability and unwavering dedication to her profession.

Susan's career is a testament to her resilience, adaptability and dedication to the field of accounting. Her extensive experience, coupled with her hands-on involvement in both the corporate and entrepreneurial aspects of accounting, positions her as a respected figure in her field. As she continues her work at TFX, Susan's legacy will be not only in the numbers she crunches but also in the countless individuals and companies she has guided through the complex world of finance.

Articles

Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC): definition, criteria, and tax advantages in 2026

A Canadian Controlled Private Corporation is a private corporation incorporated in Canada that is not controlled by non-residents, public corporations, or any combination thereof. CCPCs qualify for the Small Business Deduction, which reduces the federal corporate tax rate to approximately 9% on the first CAD 500,000 of ...

Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) UK: Complete guide for expats and US citizens in 2026

A self-invested personal pension, or SIPP, is a UK government-approved pension wrapper that lets you choose and manage your own investments while receiving tax relief on contributions of up to 100% of your annual UK earnings. Unlike a standard workplace pension, where the provider picks the funds, a SIPP puts you in control of asset allocation.</...

QROPS: the complete guide to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes for US expats (2026)

For the 2025 tax year filed in 2026, a QROPS can raise at least 3 separate tax questions: the UK 25% Overseas Transfer Charge, US tax on foreign pensions, and IRS or FinCEN reporting. US citizens and green card holders should treat a QROPS as an international pension transfer, not as a tax-free rollover. A QROPS may help certain non-UK ...

121 Home sale exclusion: Rules, requirements, and expat considerations in 2026

The 121 home sale exclusion allows you to exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain – or $500,000 if married filing jointly – when you sell your principal residence. The exclusion is permanent: unlike a deferral, the excluded gain is never taxed. To qualify, you must have owned and used the home as your primary residence for at least two...

Form 8233: Exemption from withholding on compensation for independent personal services of a nonresident alien

Form 8233 is an IRS form that lets a nonresident alien claim an exemption from withholding on qualifying compensation for personal services under an applicable US tax treaty – potentially reducing withholding from the standard treaty withh...

UCITS ETF: withholding tax, PFIC rules, and US estate tax (2026)

A UCITS ETF is a European Union-regulated exchange-traded fund, most commonly domiciled in Ireland or Luxembourg. Irish-domiciled funds generally pay 15% US withholding tax on dividends from US companies, compared to 30% for funds without equivalent treaty access. For US citizens and green card holders, most UCITS ETFs meet th...