Posts tagged with “US Tax”
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Strategies to Reduce Taxes in Puerto Rico on U.S. Source Dividends and Interest

Reduce or Eliminate U.S. Taxation on Dividends and Interest While Residing in Puerto Rico.

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PR vs. US Tax on Capital Gains, Interest, and Dividends

Differences between capital gains, interest, and dividends—and how they are taxed, especially if you're considering a move to Puerto Rico

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Tax Considerations and Strategies for Expats in 2025

Explore the key tax considerations and strategies for expats this year.

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What is the Foreign Housing Exclusion?

The Foreign Housing Exclusion allows US expats to exclude certain housing expenses paid for with foreign-earned income...

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Understanding the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedure: A Lifeline for U.S. Taxpayers Abroad

Learn all about the special program designed for U.S. persons residing abroad who have failed to file their US taxes...

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Navigating IRA Contributions While Living Abroad: A Guide for U.S. Expats

These are some of the strategies you can use, while living abroad, to contribute to this account effectively...

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FBAR Filing Requirements: What You Need to Know

Do you have to file an FBAR? I breakdown the requirements here for you...

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The Most Beneficial Tax Updates For U.S. Expats Coming in 2024

These changes can have a significant impact on your financial strategies, presenting both challenges and opportunities...

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What is The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

This method allows American Expats to exclude more than $100,000 of income from being taxed in the US

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Student Loan Payments for American Expats Explained: How to Lower Your Student Loan Payments from Abroad!

Guidance for U.S. expatriates and how they can use the FEIE method to reduce their student loan payments and ease their financial burden while living abroad.

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Understanding 529 College Savings Plans: Tax Deductibility and Implications for U.S. Expats

Are 529 contributions tax-deductible, and how do the rules apply to U.S. expats?...

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A Guide to Filing U.S. Taxes for Expats: From Noncompliance to Peace of Mind

Step-by-step guide to help you become compliant with U.S. tax laws and gain peace of mind regarding your tax obligations...

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Late with your U.S. Expat return? These are the consequences and your options

Filing taxes as an expat can be specially complex, and if you miss the deadline, it can lead to various unique and hefty consequences, but you have options...

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Paying Taxes When You Work Abroad

A breakdown of the minimum thresholds for filing taxes while you are working abroad

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Reporting Your Foreign Trusts and Gifts: Everything You Need to Know About Form 3520

This form is used to report transactions with foreign trusts and the receipt of substantial foreign gifts or inheritances...

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How Are Retirement Plans Taxed in Puerto Rico?

While it is separate from the US IRA system, Puerto Rico has its own IRA system that offers both standard and Roth plans...

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Federal Tax Brackets and Tax Rates for 2022 and 2023

There are seven income tax brackets at the federal level. What are they, how do they work, and how do they affect you...

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5 Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill in 2023

The new year is here and with it come many easy legal things you can do to pay less in taxes...

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Everything You Need to Know About Gross Income

Here I explain what a gross income means and how it relates to taxes

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Tax Tips for Self-Employed Persons

My tax tips for those of you that are your own boss!

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Tax Benefits of Investing in an Opportunity Zone

Learn what an Opportunity Zone is, how to get the most out of your capital profits, and what type of investment activities are eligible

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How can your Business Qualify for S Corporation Status

Look into what an S corporation is and how to qualify for the status

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The Advanced Child Tax Credit for American Expats

Millions of American families have received monthly advance Child Tax Credit payments...

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Step by Step Guide of U.S. Citizenship Renunciation

Answering all your questions about the US Citizenship Renunciation process, including exit tax, and how to stop being subject to US taxation from abroad...

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How are Roth IRA withdrawals taxed in Puerto Rico?

A guide on how Puerto Rico honors Roth IRA tax free withdrawals...

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How is self-employment income taxed for American Expats?

A self-employed expat or digital nomad will basically be subject to two forms of US taxation...

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All you need to know about Form 5471

U.S. citizens and residents who own foreign companies: You must know about this form and understand its requirements

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What is Adjusted Gross Income

In this short blog post I explain to you what is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)...

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5 Tips to Help File Your Tax Return as an American Expat

Follow these tips to make things a little easier for your tax return as an expat...

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What is the Foreign Tax Credit?

The Foreign Tax Credit is the primary provision that allows US citizens living abroad to avoid double taxation...

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What is Gross Income?

Learn about gross income and how it works...

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Do You Have to Report Crypto Currencies on FBARs?

Investments in virtual currencies have become more popular, and now investors are dealing with the tax compliance aspects of this new type of investment...

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Tax Implications of Remote Work Arrangements in Puerto Rico

The most relevant tax considerations of a temporary or permanent transition to remote work from Puerto Rico...

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How the Rich Save on Taxes

Learn the Top 5 Strategies Successful People Use to Pay Less Taxes

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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion impact on your Student Loan Repayment

Understand how the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion might be a beneficial option for you as a U.S. expats who has student loans...

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What is FATCA?

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) forms an essential part of the U.S. efforts to combat tax evasion by U.S. persons ...

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Understanding Gift Taxes

Will I be taxed on the money or asset I receive as a gift? Will I be taxed for giving money or assets?

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Filing Past Due Tax Returns

Why and when should you file your tax return once the deadline has passed...

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Filing a Tax Return After Using the Non-Filers Tool

If you sent the IRS your bank information using the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here and now need to file a 2019 tax return, you must amend your submission.

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Claiming a Dependent on your Tax Return as an Unmarried Couple

Things can get a bit more complicated when both you and your partner have similar roles on your dependent's life and support and you're not filing a joint return as a married couple... Learn your options!

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The IRS is done sending stimulus checks- Here's what you should do to get your money if you were eligible but missed out.

The IRS said that it has issued all Economic Impact Payments for now, so if you were eligible but missed out on getting your payments: Read this post to know what you should do to claim them...

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Do you have to file taxes from abroad this year in the U.S.?

Quickly learn through this post what are the tax filing thresholds for the 2020 tax year, and check whether you have to file U.S. taxes based on your worldwide income and filing status...

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Easy Ways to Contact the IRS

How can you speak with a live person at the IRS? In this blog post I share 5 easy ways to get in contact with the IRS

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Claiming your Charity Tax Donations for Tax Year 2020

Donations are oftentimes tax deductible and I want to explain to you briefly how you can get the most taxes benefits for the donations you make...

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What reliefs are in the Second Stimulus Package?

Here's a list of the key provisions of the new stimulus package...

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Everything you need to know about the SECOND Stimulus Payment

Congressional leaders on Sunday reached a deal on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package. Here’s everything you need to know...

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Will American Expats living abroad qualify for the new stimulus check?

If you're an American living oversees, you need to comply with these simple requirements to get your stimulus payment...

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Yearly Tax Due Dates for American Expats

As an American living abroad, there may be more forms to file and more dates to remember than your tax teturn due date. To make sure you're right on track with your tax filing duties, be sure to add these US expat tax deadlines to your calendar every year!

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All you need to know about ITIN -Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Non-U.S. citizens who don’t qualify for a SSN, can use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to file their tax returns...

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