You might have noticed that I haven't answered any questions the first half of this month. The main reason is because I'm busy with trying to help a client to...
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COMMENT: In clicking on the web address for the special report, nothing would come up. I tried the copy and paste method and this did not work either. I'd...
The following comment was received in response to the Q&A about the treatment of foreign currency gains in connection with the sale of a principal residence...
QUESTION: Is there an inconsistency here? This is from your web page at http://www.offshorepress.com/vkjcpa/confidentiality.htm "But the biggest and most...
QUESTION: If I had an investment in a foreign mutual fund for the past few years, but did not realize I needed to file an 8621 form, what must I do to remedy...
COMMENT: It seems like all this discussion about going offshore is futile. The U.S. government is now using strong arm tactics to bully other countries like...
This is from an international tax lawyer I've known for many years. (Vern) ... A few additional thoughts on the crackdown on offshore accounts. Note that this...
QUESTION: Have question about reporting requirements to IRS for an Allocated metal assets held by the Perth Mint (Australia) on behalf of clients..." Mint says...
I received the following from Steve Odem regarding the previous Q&A about the Perth Mint certificates. He spent some time at their web site whereas I responded...
QUESTION: I just read with great interest your book, the Controlled Foreign Corporation Tax Guide. The following paragraph was of particular interest to me: ...
QUESTION: I just read with great interest your book, the Controlled Foreign Corporation Tax Guide. The following paragraph was of particular interest to me: ...
The following comment was sent to me in response to the memo about social security taxes for U.S. employees of a foreign corporation. (Vern) - - - - - - - - -...
The 2008 Seminar Update We can accommodate 12 more people at our October 25, 2008 seminar on Tax Factors in Choosing an Offshore Entity. We will only be taking...
QUESTION: I am sole owner of a foreign LLC, and it is eligible, I believe I can convert it to a Foreign Disregarded Entity, thereby skipping the Form 5471 and...
The previous message was about whether the $87,600 foreign earned income exclusion applies to a foreign disregarded entity owned by a U.S. person. I received...
QUESTION: I came home to Berlin last week to find a check for 900 dollars from the IRS. It was my own personal economic stimulus payment. I was surprised to...
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QUESTION: I live abroad and operate a foreign IBC. I receive salary directly from the IBC, and file a 5471 with my 1040. Can the IBC fund my SEP IRA, and are...
QUESTION: Taxpayer, US Citizen, lives in Mexico, and owns a Mexican corp which builds & sells homes. I know that they have to include the income of the corp on...
If you have been thinking about attending our October 25 seminar at the Las Vegas Hilton Resort, we are now down to six available seats. And we REALLY can't...
As I listen to the news, it seems that everyone on T.V. is pointing the finger of blame on everybody except the real culprits. And all four of the candidates...
The financial news is full of headlines about how the taxpayers are going to be bailing out Wall Street to the tune of a trillion dollars. A trillion is a hard...
Reminder from: JacobsReport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/cal Oct. 15th Tax Return Due Date Wednesday October 15, 2008 All Day (This...
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QUESTION: My step-mother's estate includes a large portfolio of Australian shares. The largest holding is Australian market BHP which my brother would like me...
For the past few months, I've somewhat jokingly told friends that if Obama wins this election and the Democrats retain control of Congress, I'll expedite my...
Reminder from: JacobsReport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JacobsReport/cal Form 720 Premium Excise Tax Friday October 31, 2008 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ...
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QUESTION: What is the correct procedure if you have not filed (did not know to file Form 720) but have filed a TD F 90.22-1? Can you file a late Form 720 and...
Obama and many of the other Democratic candidates are accusing their opponents of voting for tax breaks to ship jobs overseas. I've been trying to figure out...
While it would be detrimental to my business to discourage anyone from venturing offshore, there are some rather harsh realities that I feel obliged to share...
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