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"My experience is that professionals like yourself are paid for the actual work they do for their clients and not for dispensing advice"
"My experience is that professionals like yourself are paid for the actual work they do for their clients and not for dispensing advice...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Is it OK to have your tax refund deposited in a friend or family member's bank account, in case you don't have a US account?
Is it OK to have your tax refund deposited in a friend or family member's bank account, in case you don't have a US account? It's a...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
A question I get a lot is if low income US expats can qualify for the earned income credit. Lots of confusion going around. Here's the rundown:
A question I get a lot is if low income US expats can qualify for the earned income credit. Lots of confusion going around. Here's the...
Nov 20, 20242 min read
"As a regular employee, I never owe any US taxes anyhow. Do I really need to file each year?" This is a common question US expats ask.
"As a regular employee, I never owe any US taxes anyhow. Do I really need to file each year?" This is a common question US expats ask....
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Is it OK to borrow money to pay for your tax accountant's fees, hoping that the refund will come quick enough to avoid any issues?
Is it OK to borrow money to pay for your tax accountant's fees, hoping that the refund will come quick enough to avoid any issues? Put it...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Imagine getting another $4000 refund for having another accountant review your return!
Imagine getting another $4000 refund for having another accountant review your return! This story happened today: When people come to me...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Some thoughts on the 4th of July, and how immigrating to the US restored honor to my family:
7/2024 Some thoughts on the 4th of July, and how immigrating to the US restored honor to my family: After surviving the unspeakable...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Don't rely on your tax refund to pay your immediate bills! While refunds are normally issued within a few weeks of filing, they can be delayed for various reasons:
Don't rely on your tax refund to pay your immediate bills! While refunds are normally issued within a few weeks of filing, they can be...
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Is the IRS out to get you? Will they put you in jail?
Is the IRS out to get you? Will they put you in jail? If you didn't file your tax returns properly due to not understanding what was...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Some things I learned while traveling to London to take another part of the IRS Enrolled Agent exam:
6/2024 Some things I learned while traveling to London to take another part of the IRS Enrolled Agent exam: 1) London isn't always rainy!...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Big news! An Israeli tax law has been proposed to address the issue of double social security taxation for US citizens living in Israel.
6/2024 Big news! An Israeli tax law has been proposed to address the issue of double social security taxation for US citizens living in...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Using ChatGPT for tax consulting?
Using ChatGPT for tax consulting? AI systems have a great tendency to answer tax questions with common misconceptions, since most data...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
You never know what someone may be going through.
You never know what someone may be going through. Some people like to keep severe health issues quiet. Recently had a meeting with a...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
If you have the opportunity to mentor someone in business, know that it can be life-changing for them.
If not for my mentors, friends and family in the accounting business, I would be in a very different position today. If you have the...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
What's the best US credit card for expats with big families, who spend a lot on food each month?
What's the best US credit card for expats with big families, who spend a lot on food each month? The Capital One Savor One credit card...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
What is your filing status if your spouse is not a US citizen or resident?
What is your filing status if your spouse is not a US citizen or resident? You would file either as Married filing separately or Head of...
Nov 20, 20242 min read
While most refunds must be claimed within 3 years of the due date (normally April 15) of the return, certain exceptions exist:
While most refunds must be claimed within 3 years of the due date (normally April 15) of the return, certain exceptions exist: 1) For...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
US expat Chabad rabbis have an interesting US tax situation:
US expat Chabad rabbis have an interesting US tax situation: They often work for a nonprofit registered in the country they operate in....
Nov 20, 20241 min read
It was great to be a guest on the Growth Through Positivity podcast
It was great to be a guest on the Growth Through Positivity podcast by the one and only ELIE GOLDRING where we discussed my journey...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
In honor of the holiday of Purim, I put together this compendium of how the super complex US Internal Revenue Code, at over 1 million words, has been repeatedly been compared to the Talmud.
3/2024 In honor of the holiday of Purim, I put together this compendium of how the super complex US Internal Revenue Code, at over 1...
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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