Offered to address the unique tax issues facing the Foreign Service community, this evening seminar is a must for any Foreign Service employee or spouse/partner. Current tax accountants specializing in international employment and living will explain the difference and implications of domicile versus residence, foreign-earned income exclusion, independent contractor versus employee and much more. Bring your questions!

You can watch the most recent MQ117 Tax Seminar webinar on YouTube at the links below:

Part 1: Domicile vs. Residency, Foreign Earned Income, Dependent Care, Foreign Assets

Part 2: Rental Property Complexities

Webinar Series- The February offering of MQ117 will take place as a webinar series.

Part 1 will cover Domicile vs. Residency, Foreign Earned Income, Dependent Care Credit, and Foreign Assets
Part 2 will cover Rental Property Complexities 

Each session will be offered twice to accommodate different time zones.
You may sign up for either or both parts.

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Course Dates and Times

Part 1: Domicile vs. Residency, Foreign Earned Income, Dependent Care and Foreign Assets
February 15, 2017
7:00 am- 8:00am ET and again from 1:00pm- 2:00 pm ET

Part 2: Rental Property Complexities
February 16, 2017
7:00 am- 8:00am ET and again from 1:00pm- 2:00 pm ET

Registration

This is a non-tuition workshop.

Virtual Resource Table

State Department Resources

• Diplomatic Tax Exemptions – U.S. Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions listing of various diplomatic tax emptions.

Transition Center Resources

• Personal Finances and Investments in the Foreign Service – FSI/TC course and resources on making informed financial decisions while abroad, and planning for the future.
• Managing Rental Property From Overseas – FSI/TC course and resources addressing various topics pertaining to home owning and rental property overseas.
• Legal Considerations in the Foreign Service – FSI/TC Course and resources on various legal topics including but not limited to taxes, finding a lawyer, and finances.

Overseas Briefing Center Resources

• Foreign Service Assignment Notebook – U.S. Department of State 222-page resource guide that offers invaluable information and guidance on all aspects of preparing for an international move and Foreign Service life including but not limited to: Income Taxes, Allowances and Benefits, and Finances.

Family Liaison Office Resources

• Global Employment Initiative (GEI) – The Global Employment Initiative (GEI) is a Family Liaison Office program designed to help Foreign Service family members through the exploration of employment opportunities and career options. GEI provides resources, contacts, and facilitates skills development. Home-based Business Guide – This FLO publication provides answers to many questions regarding starting and operating a home-based business.
• Bilateral Work Agreements/de facto Work Arrangements – Foreign Service family members seeking employment on the local economy overseas, whether interested in international business, teaching at a local school, or freelancing, need to be aware of the work permit regulations in their host country.
• Bilateral Work Agreements – Treaty texts of bilateral work agreements between the U.S. and specific countries.
• Portable Employment Options

American Foreign Service Association

• American Foreign Service Association Tax Guide – The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) is the professional association and labor union of the United States Foreign Service. Each year AFSA produces a comprehensive tax guide specifically geared for members of the Foreign Service, whether serving at home or abroad.
• AFSA Article – American Foreign Service Association article on legal issues of Residence and Domicile.

Living and Working Overseas

• Employment Abroad – U.S. Dept. of State information on overseas employment.
• “Going Global” – Baker & Mckenzie global law firm publication on various topics pertaining to global employment including tax issues.
• Internal Revenue Service Tax Information: IRS tax guides addressing various topics concerning taxes for: Foreign Service Employees, U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, as well as U.S. Government civilians stationed abroad.
• Internal Revenue Service Tax Definitions For International Taxpayers
• International Tax and Employment Issues
• International Tax Issues – EisnerAmper Accounting firm and tax services publication.
• U.S. Federal Tax Liabilities Expat Tax

International Employment

• Internal Revenue Service (Summary of main points of IRS information)
• TAXACT

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

• Internal Revenue Service (Summary of main points of IRS information)
• TAXACT

Additional Resources

• InterNations Expat Magazine – International Online Community for people who live and work abroad. Information includes but is not limited to: Preparing to Move Abroad, Financial Planning, and Family & Relationships.
• ARAWG – Americans Resident Abroad Working Group, Addresses issues of concern for Americans working abroad
• Americans Living and Traveling Abroad – USA.gov resources on a variety of topics pertaining to living and working abroad
• Working Overseas: The Complete Tax Guide 2014/2015 [Lee Hadnum, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014]
• The Complete Us Expat Tax Book – Supplament: Synopsys of Foreign Countries Tax Codes [Mr Dan E. Gordon, MR Judd Hathaway, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013]
• Working Abroad: The Complete Guide to Overseas Employment and Living in a New Country [Jonathan Reuvid, Kogan Page Ltd, 2009]

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