Income Tax Preparation – Last Minute Filers

What percent of filers wait until the last week?  Statistically, about a quarter of all tax returns (nearly 25%) are mailed in the last week of the tax season.  Yes, it’s pretty high given the amount of time provided. For those that are not prepared, many will file...

Expatriate Tax Returns – Americans Living Overseas

We get this question often: I am an American living and working abroad. Do I need to file a US tax return? Regardless of where you live now, being a United States citizen requires that you file a yearly tax return with the IRS. Green card holders and all US citizens...

IRS Tax Audits for South Floridians, Multinationals and Expatriates

Yes, the word strikes fear in every taxpayer’s heart.  The process is not fun and every effort should be taken to lower your risk of a tax audit notice. You may know someone who’s been through an IRS audit. You’ve at least heard that it can be a grueling, complex...

Income Tax Extensions – Facts for Miami Residents, Expats and Multinationals

Not sure you’ll be prepared to file and pay your total taxes due by April 15? Here’s what you need to know about filing an extension. Sometimes, things beyond your control keep you from making that April 15 income tax filing deadline. Family emergencies. Too much time...

Complicated Tax Returns – We Can Help

Each year, our tax code gets longer and more complicated. The filing season for 2014 is rapidly coming to a close and the Health Care Law (Affordable Care Act) is a totally new wrinkle that will make your tax return even longer.  In addition to more forms and...

Economic Growth in Miami – More than Capital of Latin America

Miami not only functions as a gateway to Latin America, it also is a gateway from China, Russia and parts of Europe for business development into the U.S. With the rapidly changing oil market and governmental instability in Russia, Venezuela, and economic softening in...