Forum: USA
Dec 15th 2011, 9:11 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 672
Re: Non-resident spouse - tax filing
Generally if you are married you have no choice but to file as married, even if the spouse is nonresident. The main question will be is whether you should file joint or seperate returns- the...
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Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2011, 9:31 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,079
Re: Tax Refund / IRS question
The only tax software I'm aware of that can do a dual status return is Prosystem FX - it costs $15,000 per year! (guess which tax software our office uses...)
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Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2011, 5:02 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 486
Re: Tipping UK Shipment Packing Crew??
I quit smoking right before we left for the US, when the movers came I gave them a big duty free box of cigarettes that I had left over. They loved it! In hindsight I probably should have thrown...
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Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2011, 4:56 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,079
Re: Tax Refund / IRS question
Glad to hear!
The IRS is definitely selecting more returns for further review before the refund is processed. This usually involves checking the withholdings reported by the employer and means...
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Forum: USA
Jun 13th 2011, 3:52 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,225
Re: Drinking Alcohol in a public place in Florida
Here in NYC, it's OK to have a drink on the Long Island Rail Road - they actually have small bar carts on the platforms in Penn Station so you can get a beer or a cocktail before boarding your...
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Forum: USA
Jun 9th 2011, 7:54 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 567
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Forum: USA
Jun 9th 2011, 5:58 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 567
Re: LLC with one partner being a non US resident
From a tax perspective there's no issue with a partnership having a non-resident alien partner. The NRA partner will file a nonresident US tax return to report his/her share of the partnership...
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Forum: USA
Feb 9th 2011, 1:02 pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,992
Re: Explain US (California) taxes please!
Ian- that's a great rule of thumb - I usually tell my clients to use 35% (unless they live in NY, NJ, or CA in which case I might go to 40% just to be on the safe side) ;)
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Forum: USA
Jan 31st 2011, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Re: UK Tax question
If you're not resident in the UK, but remain a UK or EU Citizen, then you are always entitled to your personal allowance. I'm not aware of any changes in this area.
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Forum: USA
Jan 6th 2011, 12:59 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,092
Re: Buy to Let for US tax purposes
Here are the rules for deducting travel expenses for trips OUTSIDE the United States:
1. Trip less than 1 week - 75% or more for business - deduct 100% of transportation costs
2. Trip less than 1...
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Forum: USA
Jan 4th 2011, 3:13 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,673
Re: Entering UK pension on US 1040
Assuming the pension payments are taxable in the US (which they generally will be if you are a USC, LPR, or resident in the US for tax purposes), then they get reported on form 1040, line 16.
It...
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Forum: USA
Nov 24th 2010, 4:59 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 634
Re: Tax - help please?
Unfortunately, the US generally taxes pension lump sums even though the UK does not :(
This is one of the most unfair aspects of the US/UK tax treaty!
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Forum: USA
Nov 24th 2010, 4:51 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,500
Re: UK resident working 3 months US, tax question
Generally, you will owe US tax on any income earned while you were here. You'll need to file a 1040-NR tax return at the end of the year to report the income and pay the tax. You'll also need to...
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Forum: USA
Nov 24th 2010, 1:46 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 551
Re: Tax Rebate after emigrating
Just write to the tax office where you filed your P85 and explain the situation. Enclose the P45 copy, and a copy of the original P85. You should then be good to go!
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Forum: USA
Nov 10th 2010, 9:02 pm
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,661
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Forum: USA
Nov 9th 2010, 4:31 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 490
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Forum: USA
Nov 5th 2010, 3:00 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,606
Tax advice & private messages
Hi all,
As UK tax season is in full swing and US tax season is fast approaching, I'm starting to receive more private messages requesting tax advice. Please be aware that if you want me to provide...
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Forum: USA
Nov 1st 2010, 6:53 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 580
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Forum: USA
Nov 1st 2010, 6:50 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,313
Re: Death Tax
Very difficult question to answer without some further research- I'm very familiar with the Estate Tax treaty between the US and the UK, but throw in a third country and potentially two additional...
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Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2010, 1:30 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,322
Re: UK Pensions question
Generally speaking, the "savings clause" of tax treaties trumps any of the other articles in the treaty unless specifically excluded. Unfortunately this usually means that lump sum payments received...
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Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2010, 1:16 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
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Forum: USA
Oct 22nd 2010, 4:21 pm
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Replies: 131
Views: 17,636
Re: FBAR delinquency and VDP
I know a great tax attorney here in NY, but I think the OP will need to work with someone local.... :(
Bink- if you PM me I'd be happy to pass on the details...
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Forum: USA
Oct 19th 2010, 10:44 pm
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Replies: 131
Views: 17,636
Re: FBAR delinquency and VDP
I agree with the other posters here- definitely get the help of a tax attorney; this is absolutely not an area for trying to do it yourself!
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Forum: USA
Oct 13th 2010, 2:25 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 574
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Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2010, 5:23 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 574
Re: Filing for an income tax refund for 2007
Not sure why you would need to file a P50 to claim your refund. Normally upon leaving the UK you file a P85 and that triggers your refund. Did you do this?
If you've lost your P45 or P60, you'll...
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