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A CPA Explains Moore v. United States

December 4, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The Moore v. United States tax law case impacts small businesses and entrepreneurs more than most people understand.

I want to talk about the Moore v. United States tax case. The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week. And to date, the media coverage of … [Read more...] about A CPA Explains Moore v. United States

Filed Under: foreign tax issues, GILTI

How IRS Audits Work

February 1, 2023 By Christian Block CPA

How IRS audits work

Audit anxiety is something nearly every taxpayer has in common.  But, have you ever considered how IRS audits actually work? The IRS processes … [Read more...] about How IRS Audits Work

Filed Under: business taxes, foreign tax issues, individual income taxes

Section 951A GILTI Tax Avoidance: Ten Tricks

December 13, 2018 By Beth Nelson CPA

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And what's worse? Many of these folks don't even know yet that they have to deal with a new tax. No kidding, this could get ugly. … [Read more...] about Section 951A GILTI Tax Avoidance: Ten Tricks

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, foreign tax, foreign tax issues, individual income taxes

Section 962 Election: An Answer to GILTI?

November 19, 2018 By Beth Nelson CPA

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As you probably know if you’re reading this blog post, many investors and entrepreneurs with an international footprint face a painful new tax, the … [Read more...] about Section 962 Election: An Answer to GILTI?

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, foreign tax, foreign tax issues, GILTI, individual income taxes

Do You Owe the Section 965 Transition Tax?

November 8, 2018 By Beth Nelson CPA

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For either 2017 or 2018, many U.S. taxpayers with an interest in a foreign corporation owe(d) the § 965 transition tax. However, the new rule arrived … [Read more...] about Do You Owe the Section 965 Transition Tax?

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, foreign tax, foreign tax issues, individual income taxes

Will Your Small Business Owe GILTI Tax?

November 6, 2018 By Beth Nelson CPA

Foreign currency, 2018 in wooden blocks, and a calculator in the background.

A prediction for the coming tax season: GILTI taxes will blindside some small business owners operating internationally. Many small business owners … [Read more...] about Will Your Small Business Owe GILTI Tax?

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, foreign tax, foreign tax issues, individual income taxes

Section 965 Transition Tax, IRS Pub 5292 and the Great Goat Rodeo

August 1, 2018 By Beth Nelson CPA

Goats graze in an argan tree - Morocco, North Africa. An apt image for a discussion of the Sec. 965 transition tax.

Most of the time, this blog addresses subjects of general interest to most small business owners. But this week, I want to talk about the Section 965 … [Read more...] about Section 965 Transition Tax, IRS Pub 5292 and the Great Goat Rodeo

Filed Under: foreign tax, foreign tax issues

International Tax Reform: Key Changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

February 5, 2018 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Editor's note: This week, CPA Moses Man discusses elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act related to international tax reform, focusing on those tax law … [Read more...] about International Tax Reform: Key Changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Filed Under: foreign tax, foreign tax issues

Reporting a Foreign Business Investment

March 14, 2016 By Beth Nelson CPA

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The first thing we need to say is that if you’re an entrepreneur or business owner operating internationally, you need to be really careful about … [Read more...] about Reporting a Foreign Business Investment

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, foreign tax, foreign tax issues

Excluding Foreign Income from U.S. Taxes

March 7, 2016 By Beth Nelson CPA

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We get a lot of questions from people who earn money outside the United States and wonder how, and if, U.S. income taxes can be avoided. For this … [Read more...] about Excluding Foreign Income from U.S. Taxes

Filed Under: business taxes, foreign tax, foreign tax issues, personal finance

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