by Fresh Start Tax | Jul 16, 2012 | Back Taxes, Expatriate Tax, Tax Help, Tax Lawyer, Tax Problem Help
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Some of the new changes taking place for Expatriates.
The new exclusion amount.
The maximum foreign earned income exclusion is adjusted annually for inflation. For 2011, the maximum exclusion has increased to $92,900.
In the area of Housing Expenses.
The computation of the base housing amount (line 32 of Form 2555) is tied to the maximum foreign earned income exclusion. The amount is 16 percent of the exclusion amount (computed on a daily basis), multiplied by the number of days in your qualifying period that fall within your 2011 tax year. For 2011, this amount is $40.72 per day ($14,864 per year).
The amount of qualified housing expenses eligible for the housing exclusion and housing deduction has changed for some locations.
Filing requirements for Expatriates
The amount of income you can receive before you must file an income tax return has increased. Because they vary every year it is best to check with us.
Finally, Self-employment tax reduced.
For 2011, the rate of self-employment tax has been reduced from 15.3% to 13.3%. Hard to believe as reduction, count your blessings.
The maximum amount of net earnings from self-employment that is subject to the social security part of the self-employment tax remains at $106,800. All net earnings are subject to the Medicare part of the tax.
IRA deduction expanded.
You may be able to take an IRA deduction if you were covered by a retirement plan and your 2011 modified adjusted gross income (AGI) is less than $66,000 ($110,000 if married filing jointly or a qualifying widow(er)). If your spouse was covered by a retirement plan, but you were not, you may be able to take an IRA deduction if your 2011 modified AGI is less than $179,000. If you have question be sure to check with us.
Form 8938. If you had foreign financial assets in 2011, you may have to file new Form 8938 with your return.
If you have a Change of address.
If you change your home mailing address, notify the Internal Revenue Service using Form 8822, Change of Address. If you are changing your business address, use Form 8822-B, Change of Address—Business.
by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 25, 2012 | Back Taxes, Expatriate Tax, Income Tax Preparation, Representation, Tax Lawyer, Tax Returns
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Americans that are working overseas are usually aware that $70,000 of foreign earned income can be exempted when certain foreign residency requirements are met.
What is not obvious – Caution
It may not be so obvious, however, that every year a federal tax return should be filed reporting that income.
The reasons for Non- filing are numerous and vast.
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by Fresh Start Tax | Jun 19, 2012 | Back Taxes, Expatriate Tax, IRS Tax Debt, IRS Tax Problem, Offer in Compromise, Representation, Tax Help, Tax Lawyer, Tax Returns, Tax Settlements
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Filing Dates for tax Returns:
March 15th Form 1120 and 1120S – Due date for US Corporations and Sub-chapter S corporation unless extended with tax Form 7004.
March 15th – Due date of Form 3520A for foreign trusts
April 15th- Due date for payment of any taxes due for previous calendar year (though if you are living abroad on 4/15 your tax return gets an automatic extension until 6/15)
April 15th Due Date – Form 1040 ES – No 1 pay current years first installment of quarterly income and self employment taxes to avoid penalties.
June 15th Form 1040 ES – No 2 pay current years second installment of quarterly income and self employment taxes to avoid penalties.
June 15th Due date- Expatriate tax return (for expatriate living abroad on 4/15) or time to file for an extension on Form 4868
June 30 Form TDF 90-22.1 US Treasury Form Report of Foreign Bank Accounts Due Date.
July 30th Due date – Self Administered Pension Plan and 401K Tax Return From 5500 or 5500EZ
September 15th Form 1040 Due Date – ES – No 3 pay current years third installment of quarterly income and self employment taxes to avoid penalties.
September 15th Extended Due Date – U.S. Corporation Returns 1120 and 1120S
October 15th Final Expat Form 1040
January 15th Form 1040 ES – No 3 pay past calendar years fourth installment of quarterly income and self employment taxes to avoid penalties.
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