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You may be losing out by using an Israeli payroll company for your US based job, instead of hiring an Israeli accountant to handle Israeli tax obligations independently.

You may be losing out by using an Israeli payroll company for your US based job, instead of hiring an Israeli accountant to handle...

Jul 8, 20252 min read

Don't fall into this trap. In Israel, it's common for young couples to buy an apartment and rent it out for a few years.

Don't fall into this trap. In Israel, it's common for young couples to buy an apartment and rent it out for a few years. Often, it's a...

Jul 8, 20252 min read

Due to new AI technologies, remote notary services and ITIN application certifications will need to develop new verification methods.

Due to new AI technologies, remote notary services and ITIN application certifications will need to develop some sort of verification...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Relying on ChatGPT for historic currency conversion rates? Don't do it. Look at this conversation here.

Relying on ChatGPT for historic currency conversion rates? Don't do it. Look at this conversation here. I asked it for a conversion using...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Will you have difficulty getting your refund next year? The IRS is no longer sending refund checks starting 9/30/25 due to a Presidential executive order.

Will you have difficulty getting your refund next year? The IRS is no longer sending refund checks starting 9/30/25 due to a Presidential...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Claiming a stipend or scholarship as basis for the child tax credit refund?

Claiming a stipend or scholarship as basis for the child tax credit refund? I've come across people who did this in good faith, not...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

This recently released IRS document contains a grossly incorrect statement. It claims that child dependents may qualify for the child tax credit whether they have a valid SSN or ITIN number.

This recently released IRS document contains a grossly incorrect statement. It claims that child dependents may qualify for the child tax...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Want to know exactly what the auditor will ask for if your child tax credit claim were to be audited while living abroad?

Want to know exactly what the auditor will ask for if your child tax credit claim were to be audited while living abroad? It's no secret...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

While non-US citizens who have filed an election to file jointly with their US citizen spouse are exempt from FBAR reporting for their own individual accounts, here is something to be careful for:

While non-US citizens who have filed an election to file jointly with their US citizen spouse are exempt from FBAR reporting for their...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Just because your accountant has been in the business for 50 years doesn't mean he's up to date with tax law.

Just because your accountant has been in the business for 50 years doesn't mean he's up to date with tax law. To the contrary, it's not...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

No more Paper Checks from the IRS

On March 25th, President Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the sending of paper checks for any federal payment, including...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Tribal Tax Credits

Did you hear of an obscure "secret" tax credit called "Tribal Tax Credits" which you can buy in order to reduce your income tax...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Just when you think the IRS can't get any worse, look at this contradictory letter:

Just when you think the IRS can't get any worse, look at this contradictory letter: Taxpayer lived in a federally declared disaster area...

Mar 5, 20251 min read

The IRS has been going on a rampage recently, auditing many claims for the COVID Credit for Sick and Family leave (FFCRA) credit.

The IRS has been going on a rampage recently, auditing many claims for the COVID Credit for Sick and Family leave (FFCRA) credit. I think...

Mar 5, 20251 min read

Here's a hack how to pay for professional tax prep services using your future refund, while avoiding any interest or fees.

Here's a hack how to pay for professional tax prep services using your future refund, while avoiding any interest or fees. No need to...

Mar 5, 20252 min read

DOGE Dividend stimulus checks may be coming your way.

DOGE Dividend stimulus checks may be coming your way. Elon Musk recently indicated potential interest in a $5,000 stimulus check payout...

Mar 5, 20251 min read

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion at the state level

Here is a lesser know aspect about the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE): While the FEIE is well known as a federal tax exclusion,...

Mar 5, 20251 min read

Are you a wise guy when it comes to filing your taxes?

Are you a wise guy when it comes to filing your taxes? You know, you research things on your own, read some TurboTax articles and skim...

Mar 5, 20251 min read

What are the refunds all about and why do all accountants always advertise it?

A new client who owes taxes and was a bit confused asked me this great question: What are the refunds all about and why do all...

Mar 5, 20251 min read

Here is an example of how filing taxes using "married filing separately" status may result in the best outcome.

Here is an example of how filing taxes using "married filing separately" status may result in the best outcome. While this is rare, it...

Jan 30, 20252 min read