Final tax after leaving US
Jul 2nd 2018, 1:26 pm
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Final tax after leaving US
Hi folks,
I am no longer working in the US. My accountant mentioned I may need to do a 'partial' return for 2018, as well as the regular 2018 return at the start of 2019.
Can I just wait until 2019 and do the whole 2018 return at that point? Do I need to do anything special to 'sign off' since I won't be going to work in the US again any time soon!
Any insight appreciated :-)
I am no longer working in the US. My accountant mentioned I may need to do a 'partial' return for 2018, as well as the regular 2018 return at the start of 2019.
Can I just wait until 2019 and do the whole 2018 return at that point? Do I need to do anything special to 'sign off' since I won't be going to work in the US again any time soon!
Any insight appreciated :-)
Jul 2nd 2018, 1:34 pm
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Re: Final tax after leaving US
When I moved to Canada in 2015, I just did a regular return in 2016. I am still required to file a US return every year since I am a US citizen, don't know what your particular situation is. I was also a regular employee in the US, not self employed with additional reporting requirements - hence a regular return in 2016 was sufficient, for me. Why does your accountant think you need to do a partial return?
Jul 2nd 2018, 1:42 pm
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Re: Final tax after leaving US
Not sure, there was some mention of an old law that you had to have your taxes in order before returning to your home country (I am UK Citizen).
I believe its this: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/inte...sailing-permit
Apparently in the real world no one does this any more (I didnt do it and they let me leave!). So I am thinking a regular return in 2019 would be OK unless there is some other reason I would need to do a partial.
I believe its this: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/inte...sailing-permit
Apparently in the real world no one does this any more (I didnt do it and they let me leave!). So I am thinking a regular return in 2019 would be OK unless there is some other reason I would need to do a partial.
