Reid Kopald
Articles
Bilateral Social Security Agreements and How They Affect US Expat Tax Liability
Over the course of the previous few decades, it’s been becoming more and more commonplace for US Citizens and Green Cad Holders to relocate to and find work in other countries. Today, there are thousands of international employees who earn income from 2 or more countries that habitually tax their residents’ salaries for Social Securit...
Expat Taxes & Federal IRS Estimated Tax Payments due dates
When do you plan to have a draft of your expat U.S. tax return ready? In April, June, October? Unfortunately all those dates are wrong! You need to know your anticipated U.S. tax obligations before January 15th. The best option is to h...
Financial Planning - End of Year Tips for Expats
We are now in the 4th quarter of 2012. Before we know it, we will be facing the end of another tax year. In order to make your tax year more profitable and less stressful, here are a few things you can do before the end of the year to help maximize your return. While the suggestions in this article apply to every taxpayer, they are espe...
Offshore Corporation - Benefits and Disadvantages
Quite a few business owners have been made aware of all the benefits of opening an offshore corporation and failed to take the time to become familiar with all the negative aspects of having an offshore corporation. Here we will take a look at both the pros...
Estate Taxes for Expatriates?
In the US, estate tax is assessed according to the deceased resident’s total assets at the time of their death. Currently, the estate tax only applies to estates valuing over five million dollars. This is fortunate for those whose families would be left destitute af...
Business Abroad: Choosing Optimal Business Structures for Expats
Business Abroad: Types of Business Structures and Key Aspects Where and under what guidelines you establish your business will depend on how you see the future of your business. If you plan to live offshore permanently, you may decide to establish your company in the country in which you plan to stay. If your stint as an expat might b...