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Qualified education expenses: What you can (and can’t) claim on your taxes

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Jan 31, 2025

Form 8959 Explained: Additional Medicare Tax made simple

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Jan 29, 2025

Form 8858 and Foreign Disregarded Entities: Every detail explained

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Jan 28, 2025

What is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) and how to calculate it?

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Jan 28, 2025

Is alimony taxable: Tax pain & alimony payments for US expats

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Jan 21, 2025

What Is Form 1099-A, Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property

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Jan 16, 2025

Schedule A demystified: A guide to itemized deductions for US expats

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Jan 15, 2025

IRS provides tax relief for California wildfire victims; deadlines extended to October 15, 2025

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesse...
Jan 14, 2025

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax filing season with new tools and features

The IRS has announced that the 2025 tax season will begin on Monday, January 27, 2025...
Jan 13, 2025

Form 8960: Understanding the Net Investment Income Tax

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Jan 03, 2025

Mastering Schedule SE: A comprehensive guide for self-employed taxpayers

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Jan 02, 2025

IRS reminds retirees to take required minimum distributions by December 31, 2024

As the year draws to a close, the IRS is reminding retirees aged 73 and older about the importance...
Dec 20, 2024

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IRS 101
How to obtain a copy of past returns

Prior year transcripts - who to call, which forms to fill out, etc.
How IRS can find you abroad

A common misunderstanding is that US citizens abroad do not have to file tax returns
Expatriate tax audits

Audits are no fun, especially when the documents are not standard US tax forms; TFX can help
Tax penalties & interest

How the IRS computes tax, interest, and other penalties & what you can do to avoid them
Received IRS notice?

Scary IRS letters? We will help you debunk them and form an action plan to fix any issues
Can you e-file US tax return from abroad

TFX is an authorized e-file firm and e-files tax returns for taxpayers globally
How to pay IRS electronically from abroad

If you do have a tax bill, what are the ways you can pay the IRS?
How to file an amended return

We can amend prior filed returns to ensure you get the deductions & credits you are eligible for
IRS mailing addresses

In cases where E-filing is not permitted (IRS rules), we outline where and how to snail mail the returns
Can overseas Americans get an IRS refund?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Certainly, but your tax return needs to be optimized.
IRS statute of limitations

The IRS can’t chase you forever; we break down the rules behind the IRS statute of limitations
ITIN Q&A

What are ITINs, who needs one, how to get one, and when they expire
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Expatriate tax glossary. Commonly used terms explained
Definition of US tax terson

More complicated than it sounds. How ‘US Person’ is defined by the IRS and what it means to you
Resident & non-resident aliens

“Resident” can have many different meanings for the IRS.
Foreign bank account report: FBAR

FinCEN Form 114 and filing requirements explained. Who needs to file, when, and why?
Form 8938 (FATCA)

Filing requirements, penalties, and other considerations
Foreign retirement accounts

How is your nest egg treated by the IRS? It depends on the country and the plan
Foreign income exclusion (FEIE)

Save over $100,000 on your US tax return with this nifty exlcusion. But, it’s complicated
Foreign tax credit (FTC)

How to avoid double taxation
Physical presence test

One of two ways to meet the Foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE)
Bona fide residence test

Second method to meet the Foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE)
Partial year exclusion

Moving overseas (inbound or outbound) midyear is not uncommon
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Why file

It’s the law. But, outside of legal reasons, many taxpayers may also benefit from refunds
Expat tax deadlines & due dates

There are many different deadlines & possible extensions - TFX can keep you abreast.
Tax documents required

Which documents you may require in getting caught up to date on your tax returns
Do expats file state taxes?

It depends. State taxes are one of the most misunderstood aspects of expat tax.
Common tax forms

Thousands of tax forms exist, but which select few you really need to understand
Dependents & exemptions

How to understand these two terms & use them to your advantage to obtain tax refunds
Foreign spouse tax implications

How to understand these two terms & use them to your advantage to obtain tax refunds
Totalization agreements

Why these complex terms can mean a lot to self-employed individuals & digital nomads
Green Card holders

US tax filing requirements & credits specific to permanent residents
Surrendering citizenship or Green Card

Big life choice that also carries hidden tax implications & filing requirements
Social security survivor benefits

Will your non-US spouse be sble to receive survivor, dependent, or spousal benefits?
All expat tax 101
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Americans working abroad

US citizens & Green Card holders who are living and working outside the US
American educators abroad

TFX has partnerships with many international schools to assist their staff with tax filings
American contractors overseas

Contractor taxes contain many nuances, especially for potential state tax filing requirements
Employees of international organizations

Aid workers (& other staff) of the UN, EC, WHO or WB have many tax advantages and tax complexities
Pilots

Thx for keeping us safe in the sky! International pilot taxes are *almost* as complex as flying a jet
Military

Working in war zones or stationed abroad, TFX can help understand filing requirements
Digital nomads

Global citizens who earn a living without a permanent establishment
Retirees abroad

TFX files returns for American retirees globally & ensures their nest eggs are protected
Small business owners

We support entrepreneurs globally & explain how to make the most of your hard-earned earnings
Green Card holders

Permanent residency has tax implications - we explain what you need to know
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Born with a U.S. citizenship but never filed tax returns? TFX can help.
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Multiple citizenship is in vogue! TFX explains your U.S. tax filing requirements
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Expertise:
  • Corporate taxation
  • International taxation
  • Nonresident taxation
Education:
  • Bachelor of Science, Baruch College
  • MBA in Taxation, Baruch College

Ines Zemelman is a distinguished Enrolled Agent (EA) and the visionary founder and president of TFX, a leading tax services firm specializing in providing high-quality, personalized tax services to individuals and businesses subject to the US tax system, regardless of their location.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Ms. Zemelman has established herself as an expert in US corporate, international, and expatriate taxation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Baruch College in New York City and an MBA in Taxation, providing her with a solid foundation in the field.

In the early 2000s, Ms. Zemelman saw a niche in the market and founded Taxes for Expats, a company dedicated to providing exceptional tax assistance to US expatriates living abroad. As many clients returned to the US, they continued to seek TFX's expertise for their business and personal taxes, leading the company to expand its services to anyone with US tax filing requirements, both at home and abroad.

TFX's commitment to quality and integrity is reflected in its accreditation by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), meeting all accreditation standards. Ms. Zemelman's expertise covers a wide range of areas, including corporate taxation, expatriate taxation, international taxation, and US nonresident taxation.

In her personal life, Ms. Zemelman is passionate about the arts, particularly painting and sculpture. She finds that these creative outlets provide her with a sense of balance and inspiration that she brings to her professional endeavors.

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Qualified education expenses: What you can (and can’t) claim on your taxes

Disclaimer This guide is for info purposes, not legal advice. Always consult a tax pro for your specific case. Higher education is expensive – but the IRS offers tax...

Read more 31 Jan, 2025

Form 8959 Explained: Additional Medicare Tax made simple

Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a tax professional for your specific circumstances. Th...

Read more 29 Jan, 2025

Form 8858 and Foreign Disregarded Entities: Every detail explained

Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult with a tax professional for your specific circumstances. ...

Read more 28 Jan, 2025

What is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) and how to calculate it?

Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult with a tax professional for your specific circumstances. ...

Read more 28 Jan, 2025

Is alimony taxable: Tax pain & alimony payments for US expats

Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult with a tax professional for your specific circumstances. ...

Read more 21 Jan, 2025

What Is Form 1099-A, Acquisition or Abandonment of Secured Property

Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult with a tax professional for your specific circumstances. ...

Read more 16 Jan, 2025