The Tax Avoidance Taskforce has recently been expanded by the ATO to private groups and high wealth individuals. Originally conceived in 2016 to ensure that multinational enterprises, large public and private business pay the right amount of tax, this has now been extended to cover more taxpayers.
Read moreInternational Tax Technical Update- September 2018
THE DISALLOWANCE OF MOVING EXPENSES AND ITS IMPACT ON DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMS
On December 22, 2017, the enactment of tax reform (also known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) brought about widespread changes to includable and excludable items, with moving expenses being one of the most notable. Read more
The GILTI Effect: Tax Reform And Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income
What is GILTI?
The Global Intangible Low-taxed Income (GILTI) is a new provision, enacted as a part of tax reform legislation. Mechanically, it functions as a global minimum tax and introduces a lot of issues for all U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) – especially individuals and partnerships. Read more
International Tax Technical Update- April 2018
CHANGES IN SECTION 965 SPECIFIED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS’ TAX YEARS
Summary
On February 13, 2018, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (collectively, “Treasury”) issued Rev. Proc. 2018-17 (the “Rev. Proc.”). The Rev. Proc. provides additional guidance under Section 965, Treatment of deferred foreign income upon transition to participation exemption system of taxation, as amended by the “Tax Cut and Jobs Act,” which was enacted on December 22, 2017. In particular, the Rev. Proc. provides guidance regarding certain changes in Section 965 specified foreign corporations’ tax years. Read more
What to do if You are Out of the Country on Tax Day
The IRS has different definitions and rules for being ‘out of the country’ on Tax Day.
By Bethany Bouw
There are a variety of ways one may be considered ‘out of the country’ on the due date of individual income tax returns (April 17, 2018). In regards to filing the automatic two-month extension, the IRS has a slightly complicated definition of ‘out of the country’. You will want to make sure that you fully understand their definition in order to know when your due date is and how best to extend. Read more
Do I Qualify for the Automatic Two Month Extension?
Tax Day this year is April 17th, though some may qualify for the two month extension.
By Bethany Bouw
The due date for individual income tax returns (April 17, 2018) is nearly upon us. Some of you may be wondering if you qualify for the automatic two-month extension. Ryan & Wetmore is here to help you with your extension concerns. Read more
International Tax Technical Update- March 2018
U.S. TAX REFORM AS IT RELATES TO MOBILE EMPLOYEES, BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017, is said to be the most significant tax legislation in over three decades. Most of the changes that were introduced went into effect January 1, 2018. This alert will highlight several areas of the tax reform legislation that domestic relocation program managers and global mobility program managers should consider as it relates to their programs, their company and their assignees. Read more
I Married a Non-Resident, Non-Citizen…now what?
Your tax status changes when you get married, especially if your new spouce is a not a US resident.
By Bethany Bouw
In the flush of love and planning a wedding, perhaps the last thing on your mind was how the marriage might impact your income tax filings going forward. You were probably so busy planning how to deal with the immigration paperwork so you could simply reside in the same nation, that you may have not given your tax situation much thought. We at Ryan & Wetmore are here to help with some filing tips to get you started in the right direction. These eight tips will help clear things up for you, so you can get back to focusing on your new spouse instead of your new tax status! Read more
Foreign Trust Annual Reporting – Who, What, When, Where, Why?
Reviewing the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of foreign trust reporting.
By Bethany Bouw
Perhaps you remember from grade school considering the five W questions for a topic to make sure you really comprehended the material. Well, foreign trust reporting (Form 3520-A) is a topic that deserves this treatment to make sure you do not miss a crucial step and end up with a late filing. Let’s walk through the five W’s together: Read more
Technical Update- International Taxation February 2018
TREASURY PROVIDES ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE UNDER SECTION 965 AND GUIDANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPEAL OF SECTION 958(B)(4)
Summary
On January 19, 2018, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (collectively, “Treasury”) issued Notice 2018-13 (the “Notice”). The Notice provides additional guidance under Section 965, Treatment of deferred foreign income upon transition to participation exemption system of taxation, as amended by “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018,” P.L. 115-97 (known as the Tax Cut and Jobs Act), which was enacted on December 22, 2017. Read more