Last week’s article, Tax Time, 2014 Style, was written in a Question & Answer format to provide answers to often asked tax-related questions. Unfortunately, there was only enough column space for just a couple of Q&As, selected from a virtual storehouse of such information. I feel it important to get some of this information “out there,” before the income […]
Tax Time, 2014 Style
Well, it’s definitely a new year, this thing called 2014, and the cycle of life makes another revolution. It’s one month completed all ready, too. Time is starting to zip by again and has brought us to another episode of “Tell the Government how much money you received last year and how much of it […]
U.S. EXIT TAX – It’s Real!
There are many unhappy people in this world. Unhappiness has many, many causes – almost as many as there are those suffering its doleful effects. Unhappy people sometimes do things that they wouldn’t normally consider, all in an effort to relieve themselves from their personal angst. They often don’t consider possible consequences, they just want […]
What’s Up With ITINs?
Life has been pretty good these past few weeks, dear readers. There have been moments, however, when life takes an unexpected turn. The latest turn it has taken has me switching from my “Paul on Vacation” hat to my “Paul the Tax Accountant” hat! It caught me by surprise, but after taking a few minutes […]
FBAR Time Approaching – What’s That?
Well, it seems that time is not taking any holidays. It’s already time for writing another article. Need to knock one out now to save some time later. (Strange, this fascination with time!) Speaking of time, FBAR time is quickly approaching. Some of you, dear readers, already know what an FBAR is and what all […]
It’s Tax Time Again – Expat Style
Here it is, the end of January already. So very much is going on – fiestas, football play-offs, fun in the sun, taxes. Whoa! What’s this about taxes? So soon? Can’t a person have some peace and quiet about that topic before April 15th comes around? Actually, January plays a big part in US income […]