Learn what you need to know about with clear, in-depth articles on U.S. taxation with a focus on U.S. taxpayers overseas. See what tax expert Randall Brody has to say and get the real scoop.
Randall Brody
Randall Brody is an enrolled agent, licensed by the US Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS for audits, collections and appeals. To attain the enrolled agent designation, candidates must demonstrate expertise in taxation, fulfill continuing education credits and adhere to a stringent code of ethics.
Since 1997, Tax Samaritan founder Randall Brody has been helping people save money on their tax return. We specialize in the preparation of taxes and the resolution of tax problems for Americans living abroad, as well as the unique tax issues that apply to taxpayers that are gamblers, teachers, nurses and military. Each of our returns is prepared from the practical, real-world need that we see every day from our clients – a simple process to complete your return while paying the least amount in taxes.
Get FREE High quality, in-depth tax tips and short, to the point, tax saving articles
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in December 2017 made significant changes in the tax law that apply to shareholder’s of foreign corporations and required the creation of the IRS Form 8992 as well as a revision of Form 5471. This has drastically and fundamentally changed how controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) will operate … Continue reading Form 8992 [Updated 2019] – GILTI Calculation→
What is FATCA ? The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, is a law that was enacted in March 2010. The purpose of this act is to prevent tax evasion involving offshore accounts, as well as to promote better overall tax compliance among people with foreign financial assets. The provisions of this law have … Continue reading What is FATCA?→
Form 8858 is a form often required by the IRS for people who own certain foreign entities. If you are required to complete this form, you must do it accurately and on time to avoid incurring penalties from the IRS. What Is Form 8858? Form 8858 is entitled “Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Form 8858→
If you are an expat, you are still required to comply with all of the relevant expat tax laws in the United States, which often includes filing an annual return and/or other tax paperwork. Because these laws can be so complicated, and because the penalties for failing to comply are so harsh, many expats wisely … Continue reading Everything Expats Need to Know About Working With U.S. Tax Professionals→
U.S. citizens and U.S. residents who are officers, directors or shareholders in certain foreign corporations are responsible for filing Form 5471. Form 5471 Filing Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, is in an information return that must be filed by U.S. citizens and U.S. residents who are officers, … Continue reading Form 5471 Filing – Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations→
If you have a financial interest in a foreign financial account, it may be a requirement for you to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Work, a bureau of the Treasury Department. If you don’t file this report when it is due, the IRS can impose … Continue reading Understanding FBAR Penalties→
Introduction Taxpayers who travel outside the United States frequently and have significant outstanding tax debts should take a special interest in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (hereinafter “the Act”). The Act may sound unrelated to taxation but it contains provisions aimed at accelerating the collection of larger tax debts thru the possibility of passport … Continue reading United States Taxpayers with Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt May Face Passport Revocation or Denial→
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law on December 22, 2017. Understanding the changes will be essential for all taxpayers, especially those abroad. On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on … Continue reading Tax Cuts And Jobs Act of 2017 – A Summary→
2017 Individual Tax Changes Many of the tax changes affecting individuals and businesses for 2017 were related to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) that modified or made permanent numerous tax breaks (the so-called “tax extenders”). To further complicate matters, some provisions were only extended through 2016 and are set to … Continue reading 2017 Individual Tax Changes – A Review→
When it comes to collecting unpaid debts, the Internal Revenue Service is one of the most powerful organizations in the United States. In addition, the IRS usually begins trying to collect soon after they realize the debt is unpaid, so ignoring their billing notices won’t help. In many cases, the IRS’ aggressive collection activities lead … Continue reading Las Vegas Tax Levy→
