Living and working overseas presents many opportunities and challenges, including navigating the complexities of U.S. tax laws. The IRS Form 2555 is a critical tool that allows U.S. citizens or resident aliens (“green card” holders) living and earning income abroad to manage their tax obligations effectively. This form enables eligible taxpayers to claim the Foreign Read the full article…
It is helpful for taxpayers with rental properties to know the rules and regulations about deductible rental losses. Understanding the difference between active participation and material participation is crucial as these two terms play a big role in determining the deductibility of rental losses. In general, rental activity is considered a passive activity that creates Read the full article…
For the tax year beginning in 2021, the IRS has implemented a new reporting requirement for partnerships, S corporations, and filers of Form 8865 to include Schedules K-2 (Partner’s Distributive Share Items – International) and Schedules K-3 (Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. – International) with their returns. What are Schedules K-2 and K-3 Read the full article…
You may be required to file Form 5471, “Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations,” if you have ownership in a foreign corporation. Form 5471 is becoming increasingly important for U.S. taxpayers with interest in a foreign corporation regardless of location. Determining who needs to file Form 5471 can be a Read the full article…
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Real Estate Issue, titled “Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) Technical Correction and Bonus Depreciation” by Elvira Frencillo and So Sum Lee The coronavirus has turned the world upside down. It has cost so many lives and caused agony to individuals and businesses. To Read the full article…
We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Real Estate Issue highlights some of the hot topics in real estate including 1031 Exchange, Cost Segregation, Opportunity Zones, Qualified Improvement Property, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and Green Building Tax Incentives. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Challenges Facing the Real Estate Industry Read the full article…
It is not uncommon for U.S. citizens or Green Card holders to come across a situation where they realize they haven’t been entirely compliant with U.S. tax filing requirements. The filing requirements, especially for foreign assets and income, have become so complex that even some tax practitioners don’t know where to start. If you feel Read the full article…
