Author name: IWTA Staff

2020, Covid-19, Taxes, U.S.

IRS Introduces Tax Relief Measures for Those Impacted by Covid-19

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IWTA Breaking Tax News: IRS Introduces Tax Relief Measures for Those Impacted by Covid-19.
On November 2, 2020 the Internal Revenue Service announced changes designed to de-stress taxpayers filing late 2019 returns, and those that have fallen behind on previously-negotiated installment agreements or otherwise struggling to pay balances owed.
In short, any taxpayer struggling financially due to the pandemic can take comfort in and advantage of the second phase of tax relief — what the IRS calls its “People First” initiative. This applies to small business owners too, who have been hurt badly by the pandemic-induced economic slowdown.

2020, Business Investments, Compliance, International, Real Estate, Taxes, U.S.

Are You FIRPTA Compliant? IRS Targets Foreign Holders of U.S. Real Estate

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The U.S. Congress designed the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) to collect tax on the sale of a U.S. property by a foreign person or business entity in order to ensure that foreign persons and entities paid tax on their U.S. source (situated) income (i.e., extract a type of capital gains tax that would normally not apply). Looking to boost tax revenues in a tough year of the Covid-19 pandemic, on On October 5th and Sept. 14. 2020, the IRS Large Business & International Division (LB&I) issued notices regarding their resumption of a FIRPTA enforcement campaign.

2020, FAQ, International, Taxes, U.S.

Finally- All the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Foreign Trusts in One Place!

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This blog post introduces International wealth tax advisors’ new FAQ page on Foreign Trusts on the International Welath Tax Asvisors’ website. The page includes a yes/no quiz which calculates which type (if any) foreign trust you are dealing with. If you need foreign trust reporting, management and tax filing help, know that International Wealth Tax Advisors can be your trusted resource!

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