April 29, 2016

From Our Office in Miami Beach, Florida

Moving to the U.S. Part II

Last month’s article discussed the importance of pre-immigration tax planning to minimize U.S. income taxes when moving to the U.S. You should also be alerted to the U.S. transfer (gift and estate) tax consequences when relocating to the U.S. The conclusion was that...

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Form 1040NR Filing Deadlines

Are you are a non-resident alien receiving U.S source income? Examples include rental income from a property located in the U.S or distributions from a company based in the United States. If you are preparing Form 1040NR and realize that you need more time to file the return...

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EB-5 Investors in VT in Danger

Beginning in 2006, the project managers in Vermont began seeking financing from foreigners applying for EB-5 visas. Hundreds of millions of dollars were raised through the EB-5 regional center that promised major projects for the area. They included expansions...

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FIRPTA, Documentary Stamp Tax, and a Mortgage

If you are transferring real estate in Florida you may trigger The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (“FIRPTA”) and Florida Documentary Stamp Tax (“Doc Stamp”) even if cash isn't...

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