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Frequently Asked Questions

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I've paid tax in Australia. I'm concerned that I will be taxed again in the US on the same income. Can you help me with this?

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Yes, the US makes allowances for this. We have specialist knowledge in this area. We work to avoid double taxation wherever possible and to ensure the best tax outcome.

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I have retirement funds in the US. If I bring these into Australia how will they be treated?

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This depends on your individual circumstances. We can advise you on how to best preserve your retirement fund from an international perspective.

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I am a married but my spouse is not a US Citizen. Do I declare their income too?

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Generally there would be no need to declare their income, however, in some cases it can be beneficial. We always look for the best option for you when preparing your return.

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I am a concerned that my information will be processed offshore. Is my information safe?

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All extax clients receive high level service from our team of US taxation experts at our head office in Sydney, Australia. All information is handled in-house and all client documentation is treated with the highest level of privacy, security and confidentiality.

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The US and Australia have different tax periods throughout the year. Is that an issue?

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We are very familiar with the US lodgement due dates and we successfully prepare US Tax Returns using the information we have to date.

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I have been contacted by the IRS. Can you help me?

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Yes. We can represent you when dealing with US tax authorities.

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I haven't lodged a US Tax Return for a few years but I need my taxes to be up to date. Is this possible?

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We can help you to get your taxes up to date and we are flexible with the information we use, making it simpler for you to find the information for your tax returns.

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I need to be FACTA compliant. What do I need to do?

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With a vast and up to date knowledge of the latest FACTA compliancy regulations, our team can help you to be fully compliant.

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How much will it cost to lodge a US Tax Return?

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All extax services are provided at a fixed price and the cost is dependant on your specific requirements. Call extax today for a free, obligation-free consultation.

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Do you prepare and lodge Australian Tax Returns?

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We focus purely on US Tax Return and we don’t prepare Australian Tax Returns. We do however have strong alliances with reputable Australian taxation firms to manage clients’ Australian financial information as required.

We work closely with two preferred providers of Australian Expat tax services who are knowledgeable in this specialist area. We work together so you have a seamless service and can rest assured any double taxation issues or planning potential is covered. We also work with any existing Australian tax accountants you may have but would advise you if we feel you require more specialised advice.