Tax filing can be a daunting task for an expatriate, but with the right support, you can fulfil your obligations with confidence. Below, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about filing taxes while living abroad. Q: If I live abroad, do I still have to file U.S. taxes? A: U.S. citizens and green [...]
At American Pacific Tax, our vision is to be the best service provider for Individual Taxpayers located in Hong Kong and Asia. Prospects and clients have asked us why they should choose American Pacific Tax as a service provider and here 5 reasons!!!!! 1. Expertise and Helpfulness Our firm has been established in Hong [...]
Beneficial ownership information reporting is a key initiative introduced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), aimed at increasing transparency in corporate ownership and combating illicit financial activities. Background The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021, mandates that many entities doing business in the United States disclose information about [...]
1) When is the due date for filing my federal individual income tax return? Can I request an extension? Return Type Original Due Date Extended Due Date Form 1040 Individual April 15th If you're a calendar year filer and your tax year ends on December 31. October 15th If you have previously filed an extension [...]
Receiving a letter from the IRS can be a daunting experience, but it's important to remember that not all letters are bad news. In fact, many letters are simply informational or request additional information as the IRS may need verification in order to process your tax return. Here are some common reasons why the IRS [...]
If you are a freelancer, self-employed, or have income from sources that do not withhold taxes or your withholding is insufficient, you may be required to pay estimated tax to the US government. Here's what you need to know about estimated tax: What is estimated tax? It is very common for someone working in the [...]
In the past few years, there has been an upsurge in US citizenship renunciations. In a recent Forbes article[i], between 2005 and 2009, less than 2,500 people renounced their citizenship. Between 2010 and 2020, this number went up to 36,840. The reasons behind such renunciations could be political or personal and irrespective of the reasons [...]
Planning to sell your main home but concerned about the U.S. tax on the capital gain from the sale of your main home? You may want check if you can utilize the sale of home exclusion before selling your main home. What is the sale of home exclusion? If you are a U.S. citizen or [...]
Foreign persons (not US citizens or Green card holders) or nonresident aliens (NRA), risk becoming subject to US tax on their worldwide income if they spend too much time in the United States of America and meet the substantial presence test. However, they may still be able to escape US tax on their worldwide income [...]
For taxpayers living overseas who have not filed U.S. tax returns in the past, the IRS is providing options for resolving their tax and penalty obligations. The U.S. is one of only two countries (the other Eritrea) that taxes its citizens on their worldwide income regardless of their location. We know of taxpayers who have [...]