Tag: US tax attorney

PODCAST – One Woman’s Story….Building an International Tax Career (or any career) Abroad

Interviewed by Nana Ama Sarfo of Tax Notes International I discuss recent international tax issues, expatriate life and having a career abroad as a woman in Asia and the Middle East.  The podcast explores how I built my international tax profession in two foreign countries, the obstacles, the joys ...and the thing that confronts so … Continue reading PODCAST – One Woman’s Story….Building an International Tax Career (or any career) Abroad →

Getting a Green Card – Is it Really Worth It?

I recently spoke on the US tax issues faced by the holder of the green card.  To be or not to be such a holder? The podcasts (links below) may help you decide. The podcasts were made with John Richardson, a US and Canadian attorney.   John, who is based in Canada, has seen his fair … Continue reading Getting a Green Card – Is it Really Worth It? →

COVID-19: Is Employer Provided Assistance due to the Pandemic Taxable Income? What if the Employer is “Foreign”?

Last week's blog post discussed the home office tax deduction and burst the bubble for many who were working at home for months under COVID-19 restrictions.  Unfortunately, as discussed in that earlier post, this tax break cannot be used by an individual who is an “employee” as opposed to "self-employed".  This restriction is a result … Continue reading COVID-19: Is Employer Provided Assistance due to the Pandemic Taxable Income? What if the Employer is “Foreign”? →

The Flexible “Foundation” – It’s Becoming a Thing!

Recently I was the guest speaker on Jimmy Sexton’s podcast discussing all things related to an entity called a “foundation”.  A foundation is a creature of a country’s statutory law, but foundations are not well understood in common law jurisdictions, such as the United States.  In the podcast, we looked at the difference between civil … Continue reading The Flexible “Foundation” – It’s Becoming a Thing! →

COVID-19:  Can I Take a Home Office Deduction? 

In the face of the corona virus, just about everyone I know has been working from home for quite some time. Home can be Stateside or overseas.  Many are now asking if they are entitled to take a tax deduction for their “home office”.  Here’s everything you need to know. The home office tax break … Continue reading COVID-19:  Can I Take a Home Office Deduction?  →

Warning: Marriage to a ‘Foreigner’ May Be Hazardous to Your Tax Health

Recently, I am seeing more and more married couples of dual nationality (with one US individual partner) struggling with the US tax issues wrought by such a "mixed marriage".  Some are same sex couples married under the laws of a foreign (non-US) jurisdiction.   Believe it or not, marriages taking place in a foreign country (whether … Continue reading Warning: Marriage to a ‘Foreigner’ May Be Hazardous to Your Tax Health →

Surrendering a Green Card at the Border – COVID-19, Stuck Abroad, “Forced” to Surrender Green Card?

Before delving into the nitty gritty, let me start with a disclaimer. I am not an immigration specialist and this post does not address, other than in a very general manner, immigration issues associated with surrendering a green card at the border. Today’s blog post examines the US tax issues that surround relinquishing the green … Continue reading Surrendering a Green Card at the Border – COVID-19, Stuck Abroad, “Forced” to Surrender Green Card? →

Handle With Care: How Sharia Law and U.S. Tax Law Affect the Foundations Regime in the United Arab Emirates

Proud to announce publication of my article Handle With Care: How Sharia Law and U.S. Tax Law Affect the Foundations Regime in the United Arab Emirates in Tax Notes International (TNI) Vol. 98 No. 5 May 4, 2020. Available at no cost on SSRN. The article discusses the US tax treatment of the newest "foundations" … Continue reading Handle With Care: How Sharia Law and U.S. Tax Law Affect the Foundations Regime in the United Arab Emirates →

COVID-19: IRS Provides “US Trade or Business” / “Permanent Establishment” Relief for Foreign Businesses

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the globe, individuals and companies are being faced with new and very difficult challenges.  One of the challenges involves unanticipated tax consequences that may arise as a result of travel disruptions and unintended stays in the US due to travel lock-downs.  My earlier blog posts explained the US … Continue reading COVID-19: IRS Provides “US Trade or Business” / “Permanent Establishment” Relief for Foreign Businesses →

COVID-19 Relief: IRS Helps Foreigners Having Prolonged Presence in the US

In Rev. Proc. 2020-20, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided relief to foreign citizens who were caught out by travel disruptions occasioned by the corona virus, and as a result, remained in the United States for too many days thereby causing them to be subject to US income tax. Under the Revenue Procedure, the IRS will … Continue reading COVID-19 Relief: IRS Helps Foreigners Having Prolonged Presence in the US →