Happy 10 Year Anniversary – American Pacific Tax
A few pictures from our celebration!
Anything missing or need correction in your Hong Kong tax assessment?
If you have timely filed your Hong Kong individual tax return for the year 20xx/20xx, you should have received/ will receive your Hong Kong tax assessment. Generally, the tax assessment should match with tax returns that you have filed to the Inland Revenue Department (“IRD”) and the employer’s return filed by your employer(s). However, you [...]
Should You Claim the Itemized Deduction Instead of Standard Deduction?
This is one of the most common questions that our clients will ask. You should claim itemized deductions if the sum of the itemized deductions is greater than the standard deduction. We have listed 4 of the most common items our clients in Hong Kong have claimed. Medical and Dental Expenses Property Taxes Home Mortgage [...]
Common mistakes of self-prepared tax returns when living abroad
Filing a tax return is crucial especially when you are a US citizen or resident alien living abroad. The filing process requires increased compliance with US tax laws of which the burden is placed on the shoulders of a taxpayer. To determine if a taxpayer needs to file a tax return, they may use the [...]
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Important U.S. Tax Filing Deadlines for Taxpayers Overseas
For U.S. citizens or resident aliens, the rules for filing income tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the same whether taxpayers are in the U.S. or abroad. All worldwide income is potentially subject to U.S. income tax. For U.S. citizens living oversea, there are additional filing requirements/deadlines that need to be addressed. Please [...]
We’ve moved September 2017 – New Office Welcome Party Pics!
Come visit us at our new address in Quarry Bay: American Pacific Tax Limited Prosperity Millennia Plaza Unit 2609, 26/F, 663 King’s Road Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Contact us today to get in touch with one of our tax specialist to help you better prepare for year end 2017. A very warm thank you to [...]
Elite Leaders Gathered at North Asia Management Accounting Leaders’ Summit 2017
Elite Leaders Gathered at North Asia Management Accounting Leaders’ Summit 2017 Turning Challenges into Opportunities in New Era June 13th, 2017 Hong Kong The highly anticipated North Asia Management Accounting Leaders’ Summit 2017 was successfully concluded yesterday in LT1, Cheng Yu Tung Building at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. There were [...]
Remain on Alert to Online and Phone Scams!
In recent years, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars to tax scams and fake communication fraud. The IRS reminds taxpayers to protect themselves from criminals as the number of incidents continue to grow in today’s digital age. How do scams work? Scammers make unsolicited calls claiming to be IRS officials, and they can [...]
ITIN renewal questions
ITIN renewal questions? The IRS issues ITINs (individual taxpayer ID numbers) to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for SSNs (social security numbers). A non-resident alien individual not eligible for a SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund of [...]