What Exactly is an Expat?
A common question when we tell people that we do tax returns for expats is “what is an expat?“. And that is a question we will answer for you in this post. Definition of “Expat” Expat is short for the...
View ArticleTax Extensions for Expats 101
Did you know that American citizens living abroad are automatically given a two-month extension to file their taxes? That’s right, the deadline for expats to file US federal taxes is not April 15th,...
View Article5 Tips for Filing Your US Expat Taxes
If you’re a US Expat, doing your taxes can be difficult. Therefore, we compiled a list of 5 things that US Expats should know when filing their taxes. Expat Tip 1: Remember June 15th Did you know that...
View ArticleExpat Tax Interview: 1013 Main Street Korea
Here is a recording of expat CPA Michael Mertz answering tax questions for American expats living in Korea. Click the link below to listen to the interview or right click on the link and click “save...
View ArticleSave up to $5000 on Your Expat Taxes Using this One Trick
Today’s post is about saving up to (or sometimes over) $5,000 on your expat taxes by doing just this one thing. How can I save $5,000 on my expat taxes? Simple. When it’s time to file your U.S. expat...
View ArticleCleveland could lose millions in ‘jock tax’ refunds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A court ruling that Cleveland’s “jock tax” violates players’ due process rights could cost the city millions in tax refunds. The Ohio Supreme Court last week upheld a ruling that...
View ArticleAmericans Must Pay Income Tax or Face Losing Their Passport
Americans Must Pay Income Tax or Face Loosing Their Passport – www.philippineslifestyle.com WASHINGTON D.C. – Congress will enact a new law denying or revoking passports of US citizens who have not...
View ArticleHighway bill requires IRS to use private debt collectors
Collection measure included over objections of union, Democrats A union and Democrats object to a provision in the highway bill requiring the IRS to use private debt collectors If you’re behind on...
View ArticleTax Something You Get Less Of It: The Minimum Wage Is A Tax On Low Skill...
And thus the higher you make the minimum wage the less low skill employment there will be. Apologies, but this really is just the truth. If you tax something then you’re going to get less of it. And...
View ArticleWhat is America’s real objective with FATCA?
While FATCA became law in the US just under six years ago and in Jamaica less than two years ago, Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) has been part of the US tax code for over 40 years. Having had...
View ArticleThe Ugly Face of FATCA: Why Life for American Expats Is Getting Harder
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), while designed to “minimize tax cheats,” is making banking — and life in general — painfully difficult for millions of American expats, according to Mike...
View ArticleSee you soon!
Thank you for your reservation! Your spot has now been reserved! You will receive an e-mail confirmation from us within 24 hours. Looking forward to meet you! All the best, Michael A Mertz, CPA The...
View Article“STAY AFLOAT THIS TAX SEASON!”: A one night only 2015 Tax Update in Singapore
Dear Singapore Expats, Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say… Please join me as I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 5th of February, 2016 on Stewords...
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON” : Tax Update in Kuala Lumpur, one night...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 11th of February at Rendez-vous French...
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON” : Tax Update in Tokyo, one night only! (22...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 11th of February at The Pink Cow Cal-Mex...
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON” : Tax Update in Beijing, one night only! (29...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 29th of February at the Okra 1949 ( Sushi, Sake...
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON” : Tax Update in Shanghai, one night only!...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 25th of February at Pistolera Mexican Cantina ( Pistolera @ New Hengshan Cinema – No....
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON” : Tax Update in Hong Kong, one night only!...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. Happy New Year! I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 24th of March at Liberty Exchange Kitchen & Bar located at 2...
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON” : Tax Update in Bangkok, one night only! (12...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 12th of April at Margarita Storm Restaurant (Corner Soi 13 , Sukhumvit Road | Khlong Toei...
View Article“DON’T MISS OUT THIS TAX SEASON!” : Tax Update in Manila, one night only! (18...
Well it’s that time of year again. Death and Taxes so they say……. I will be holding a Tax Seminar on the 18th of April at 7th Floor (Function Room) of Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences. This...
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