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Not every foreign owned SMLLC is affected by the new 5472 filing requirement
A single member LLC is considered a “disregarded entity” for U.S. tax purposes, and accordingly its operations are reported on the...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 20, 20182 min read
How to get back withholding tax from IRS (and not pay extra prep fees if you own US property rental)
Do you have any other USA source income or tax withholding in the current year? Has a US payer, such as a casino, a bank or financial...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 20, 20181 min read
Why is basis of gift reported on 709 (since it's not used now for the donor-reporting as it woul
Why is basis of gift reported on 709? The form is trying to determine the Adjusted Basis (purchase price plus improvements minus...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 19, 20182 min read
Canadian resident students/parents seeking IRS higher-education tax credits for Canadian Universitie
IRS offers two higher-education tax credits. The American Opportunity Tax Credit provides up to $2,500 worth of credit for each student,...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 18, 20182 min read
Need a US State driver’s license number to file a US federal or state return?
Does a Canadian or American need a driver’s license number to file an IRS 1040 or state income tax return? For Canadians while the...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 17, 20181 min read
Read the Stories of Regular Average Canadian Citizens who were Targeted by IRS
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/taxation-canada-u-s-irs-1.4025880 https://globalnews.ca/news/3309306/u-s-sues-vancouver-dual-citizen-for...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 12, 20181 min read
New Jersey amnesty program for 2009-2017 tax liabilities until January 15, 2019
New Jersey new budeget legislation provides for a new amnesty program for 2009-2017 tax liabilities: Period to participate: The Division...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 12, 20181 min read
Prevent these stories of IRS refusal of withholding refunds - from happening to you
Because our practice is located outside the USA in Toronto Canada, we see many return refund claims of over-withholding amounts such as...
Daniel Gray CPA
Jul 8, 20182 min read
FBAR Form 114 and Form 8938 reporting and not worrying about double-counting on FBAR
Form 8938 serves a different purpose than FBAR. The purpose of Form 8938 is to facilitate compliance with FATCA and is part of the tax...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 6, 20183 min read
Social Security Administration - FOREIGN ENFORCEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE & don't let this horror s
FOREIGN ENFORCEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE – SSA 7161, SSA 7162 The Social Security Administration contacts beneficiaries outside the United...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 6, 20182 min read
Tax-Structuring for Canadians or Foreigners Investing in the USA alone or with a US Partner
If a Canadian resident seeks to invest in the USA either alone or in partnership with a US citizen or entity, what tax structures may...
Daniel Gray CPA US Tax Services Toronto Canada
Jul 6, 20181 min read
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