http://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-passport-restrictions-on-delinquent-taxpayers In late 2015, Congress passed the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, a law that, among other things, helps the IRS collect larger tax debts. Included in the FAST Act is Section 7345 of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires the IRS to provide information to the U.S. State Department about people who owe “seriously…
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2016 Annual Filing Season Program – Record of Completion.
I received notice from the IRS today that I have satisfied the requirements of the 2016 Annual Filing Season Program, and as such am authorized to practice US tax before the IRS for the 2016 filing season.
IRS Offers Top 10 Tax Time Tips
The end of the tax filing season is almost here. Even though your tax return is not due until April 15, you can make tax time easier on yourself by starting now. Here are 10 important tips to ensure a smooth process. 1. Gather your records. Round up any documents you will need when filing…
Question: Are the Canada Pension Plan and Canadian Old Age Security benefits taxable? If they are, please tell me where they should be entered on Form 1040.
Answer: The taxation of payments received from Canadian retirement programs that are similar to the U.S. Social Security system receive special tax treatment due to an income tax treaty between the United States and Canadian governments. The way this income is taxed depends on the recipient’s residence. The special tax treatment applies to payments receive…
Question: I am a U.S. citizen. If I move to Canada to live and work there as a Canadian permanent resident, do I pay both U.S. and Canadian taxes?
Answer: As a U. S. citizen living in Canada you: Are required to file annual U.S. income tax returns and may be required to file certain information returns if applicable (e.g. Form 8891 (PDF), U.S. Information Return for Beneficiaries of Certain Canadian Registered Retirement Plans; Form 3520 (PDF),Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign…
I have finished my required 15 hours of professional development
On schedule to becoming a registered tax return preparer, I have today finished my required 15 hours of continuing education for 2012. http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/CE-FAQs:-I-am-a-Tax-Professional
US citizens and greencard holders
US citizens need to file US tax returns based on citizenship. Also, green card holders are obliged to file annual returns. In addition, they need to report what non-US accounts they have, if their total holdings exceed $10,000. Read more about this here: Uncle Sam wants YOU