Sami Ghaith, CPA, CGA, MBA, Enrolled Agent
Phone Number
+ 1 (416) 755-3000
Email Address
sami@sdgaccountant.com
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Sami Ghaith is the Founder and Tax Practice Leader of SDG Accountant, where he advises high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and small to mid-sized enterprises on complex tax, accounting, and cross-border matters. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, Ontario), an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), and a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), with a practice focused on Canadian and U.S. tax compliance, advisory, and representation. Sami is recognized as a cross-border tax expert, helping clients navigate the tax implications of operating, investing, and living across both Canada and the United States.
With over 15 years of experience representing clients before the Canada Revenue Agency, Sami has extensive experience assisting with CRA reviews, audits, disputes, filing objections, and broader compliance matters. He also has significant experience interpreting tax treaties and advising clients on the interaction between Canadian and U.S. tax rules in cross-border situations. As an Enrolled Agent, he is authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service in all matters, including audits, collections, and appeals. His practice is particularly focused on serving high-net-worth clients and small to mid-sized businesses that require practical, strategic advice across multiple jurisdictions.
Throughout his career, Sami has provided consulting and advisory services to respected firms and sophisticated clients, including BDO Canada LLP, RSM Canada LLP, and prominent high-net-worth family offices in the Greater Toronto Area. He has held roles across public accounting, consulting, and outsourced CFO functions in both Canada and the United States. His background also includes real estate finance and operations experience as a controller with Tishman Speyer in New York City, as well as exposure to high-growth technology environments in Silicon Valley.
Sami holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Ontario Tech University and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University. He has also completed CPA Ontario’s U.S. Taxation for a Canadian Practitioner program. Known for his practical approach, responsiveness, and technical depth, Sami works closely with high-net-worth individuals, owner-managers, and growing enterprises to deliver strategic tax solutions with a strong emphasis on compliance, planning, and long-term value.