If you run a small international business based in the United States, navigating the U.S. tax system can be quite complicated. Here are some tax tips to help you manage your tax obligations...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/29/2023
Since nonresident and resident aliens are taxed differently, it is important to determine your status. You are considered a nonresident alien when you are not a U.S. citizen or a U.S....
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/01/2022
We totally get it. People with thousands and millions of dollars sometimes like to hide their money abroad.Of course, the government disapproves of tax evasion. After the financial...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 12/27/2021
There exist two kinds of dividends, qualified and ordinary dividends. Ordinary dividends are taxed at the income tax rate, and qualified dividends are taxed at a lower special rate.As...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/24/2021
You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or pass the "substantial presence" test to be recognized as a U.S. resident for tax purposes. Some...
If an individual meets the criteria for foreign income exclusion, they can enjoy this tax benefit. This exclusion also entails the foreign housing exclusion and the foreign housing...
Posted by CORE PERFORMANCE on 10/09/2021
Most taxpayers are only concerned with completing the filing process as quickly and easily as possible. That being said, when it comes to answering each question, please think carefully...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 05/30/2021
All investors and shareholders that get dividends and distribution will have the dividend reported on IRS Form 1099. Examples of dividends reflected on the 1099 DIV form are capital...
A W-7 form is used to request an individual tax identification number or ITIN for non-citizens who are not eligible to receive a social security number, but who must file a federal...