EXPATRIATES
The United States tax system
The US tax system can be quite a shock to people arriving in the US. No, the tax return is not already filled out and mailed to your home. Yes, they will charge you penalties and interest if you make a mistake.
The good news is that we can cover any and all other questions you may have about the tax system in a consultation.
Your employer used to manage your US tax filings
Most expats start off receiving tax services through that company of employment. But shortly thereafter, a lot of companies drop their expats from tax services. We can help with this transition.
Foreign Bank Account Reports
The FinCEN 114 (and it's cousin the Form 8938) can be a real pain to complete. We can handle this for you!
Advice surrounding sales of assets
Not sure when to sell that home you own in Belgium? Are there any tax impacts of selling the home or paying off the mortgage? Short answer, YES! (For the long answer, call us or book a consultation!)
Advanced Calculations and determinations
Would you save money if you filed separately from your spouse? Do you have options for how you can file your Federal taxes which could save you money? Income tax preparation may not be your expertise, but it is ours, we would love to help you.
State taxes
Aside from the Federal tax issues related to being an expatriate, you must also contend with the tax codes of each of the 50 States as well. Some states require you file a tax return if you just own property in that state, in others you may need to file a return if you had just one day of wages earned in that state. We can help you navigate this mine field.