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Guest Article – Moving to New Zealand
The below article was provided by Jennifer Bennet, of A1 Auto Transport How To Move To New Zealand: Everything You Need To Know To Make Your Move New Zealand is a beautiful place to live. It has a mild climate, beautiful mountains,...
Video – US Expats with a non-US Spouse
Many of our US citizen clients now live overseas with a foreign spouse, but how does this affect their tax return? Learn more in our video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnrhiMaRb0M&feature=youtu.be
Video – Self Employment Tax for US Expats
One question which arises very frequently, is that of Self-Employment (or Social Security) Tax. This is a 15% tax which is applied by the IRS on earnings from self-employment in the US. But, how does this affect US expats living in Australia or New Zealand? Learn more...
Offices Reopen for 2020
Happy New Year! Well, didnt 2019 go quickly! Our offices have now reopened for 2020, with full staffing from 15th January. To our existing clients, we will be in touch in the coming days with a questionnaire to complete covering the 2019 calendar year, ensuring due...
Video – Foreign Bank Account Reporting
Included in the US tax return preparation for most of our clients, if FBAR reporting. Specifically, the Report of Foreign Bank Accounts (Form FinCEN114) reports the existence and maximum values of all non-US bank accounts for US citizens annually. Learn more below:...
Video – Gambling Winnings – US Tax
Planning a weekend in Las Vegas? Be prepared that if you strike it big, you may need to pay tax on the winnings. Learn more in our video below: https://youtu.be/zcuFkQNEMtM
Video – IRS Processing Times
When filing returns or letters to the IRS, waiting for it to be processed can be a tedious waiting game. Despite the time frames for processing stated on the IRS website, they can sometimes take a significant amount of time to go through the system. Learn more below:...
Video – Choosing the right US Expat Tax Accountant
When it comes to choosing a US tax practitioner to work with, finding a firm with the right expertise can be challenging. At US Global Tax, all of our tax preparation or sign off team are at a minimum, IRS Enrolled Agents. Learn more in our video below:...
Video – Tax Planning for US Expats
One key method of ensuring that your US tax returns have as few complications as possible, is effective tax planning. By obtaining tax advice before financial decisions - such as opening financial accounts or setting up a trust - you can help prevent any unexpected...
Video – 15th December Deadline
When residing overseas, filing your US tax return on time can come with its difficulties. Fortunately, numerous extensions are available, initially up to 15th June each year, and then an additional extension up to 15th October. However, what is lesser known, is a...