The Foreign Tax Credit Form: Claim What You Deserve
Claim what you deserve with the foreign tax credit form! Maximize your tax benefits while living and working in Hong Kong.
Navigate FEIE Requirements Like a Pro and Save Big
Master FEIE requirements for tax savings as a U.S. expat in Hong Kong! Save big with expert tips!
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: Your Key to Lower Taxes
Unlock tax savings with the foreign earned income exclusion. Optimize your US tax situation as a Hong Kong expat!
“Roth IRA Rules for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad: When Are Contributions Allowed?”
For U.S. taxpayers residing overseas, contributing to a Roth IRA offers a powerful opportunity to build tax-advantaged retirement savings over the long term. However, the rules surrounding eligibility can be complicated, particularly when the foreign earned income exclusion and international tax treaties are involved. This article explores the key considerations expatriates need to consider when […]
Form 8833: Your Key to Unlocking Tax Treaty Benefits
What is Form 8833? Form 8833 is a document that taxpayers must file with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) if they are claiming a treaty-based return position. A treaty-based return position is when a taxpayer is claiming a tax treaty benefit that overrides the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Form 8833 is used to disclose the taxpayer’s position and provide the necessary information […]
Selling your home? Any way to save in U.S. taxes?
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 […]
Holding Over of Hong Kong Provisional Tax
In times of economic difficulties or when cash flow is not consistent, you may apply to the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department for a deferral of tax payment to help you get through financial difficulties. For example, a large one-time bonus not expected to be receive in the next year. One option is the holding […]
Section 83 (b) election
We have assisted many clients earning share awards as employee compensation for the services performed. These awards may have vesting conditions on grant date. As an overly simplified explanation, grant date is when an employee receives property such as a share award from the company. The vesting date is when an employee has received the […]
Losses from worthless securities
As an investor it is common to have worthless securities and, in such cases, a taxpayer would prefer to claim a loss to reduce the amount of taxes due. Here are a few general questions and two examples on investments in worthless securities: What is a worthless security as defined by IRS? Worthless security is […]
Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals
In Hong Kong many of our clients commonly claim the foreign tax credit benefit while living abroad. The foreign tax credit prevents the dreaded double taxation by allowing taxpayers a dollar for dollar tax credit for foreign taxes paid. For many taxpayers, claiming a tax credit is more beneficial than claiming a tax deduction. However, […]