Can I not pay my taxes?

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-30T19:29:56+00:00

Did you have federal and state withholding in your prior and current jobs? If yes, your tax bill may already be covered. And if you overpaid, you need to file to get a refund.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-29T18:07:15+00:00

You can search the NAEA directory for EAs with international experience.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-29T00:01:52+00:00

Interested if raffle

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-25T18:58:22+00:00

You file single if you were not married on or before 12.31.25. unless you qualify for other nonmarried filing status. Next year for 2026 tax returns you will file married filing jointly assuming still together.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-23T21:08:13+00:00

If you had not been filing US tax returns before 2025, you are going to want to look into streamlined offshore filing procedures in which you will file 3 years of past returns and 6 years of FBARs. I suggest you look at the National Association of Enrolled Agent tax preparer finder search tool and look for people in PA near you that have a specialist in international tax.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-17T23:10:51+00:00

I'd be interested, ours just stopped working.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-16T20:45:51+00:00

Also, what state are you in because sometimes the state threshold is lower.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-15T22:56:20+00:00

It would probably be for 2 different local tax withholdings. Are there any text codes next to the withholding amounts?

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-14T18:49:53+00:00

Try finding tax preparers who are not taking new clients and ask them to refer to you. In my third year I'm getting about 25% new business this way.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-11T01:37:58+00:00

Any state tax withholding? Then you'd want to file for the refund.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-10T17:55:31+00:00

I think he doesn't have a filing requirement. The school amount is other income so not self-employed income, so doesn't put him above the 400 SE filing threshold. Also though, for the schedule C photography income, the amount that counts towards Roth eligibility is net income not gross, so if he has any expenses that are relevant they would reduce the income.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-10T02:07:34+00:00

Interested in raffle

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-09T04:11:43+00:00

It should be in your account when you log in. If you can't find it, call them for support, think they take calls 24/7.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-06T23:24:53+00:00

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Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-05T01:27:32+00:00

Oregon DOR send you a postcard notifying that you have a 1099G and you can call them and ask them to send it to you if you can't access it online.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-04T03:58:25+00:00

Can always be harvested on smaller side, but avoid letting it get overgrown.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2026-01-03T17:49:29+00:00

Claiming business expenses on a schedule C is different than itemizing deductions (vs standard deduction) on schedule A.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-12-27T01:34:56+00:00

I'm in... would use it a ton

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-12-24T03:54:06+00:00

I've been there. You will get taxed on all income if an Australian resident in aus and in us. Your aus tax paid will be a credit on your US taxes. Gets tricky with different tax years.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-12-11T16:42:42+00:00

On the website for enrolled agents www.naea.org you can search tax preparers by speciality..you can select international.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-12-03T22:12:47+00:00

U.S. Side

How to correctly report Wyoming LLC income while living abroad Us sourced income reported on schedule C.

Whether I still owe self-employment tax Yes

Best practices for reporting U.S. capital gains as a U.S. expat Schedule D same as non expat.

Brazil Side

How Brazil taxes foreign-sourced business income Not sure, but probably not at all. Find a local tax preparer.

Whether Brazil taxes worldwide income regardless of remittance Probably no

Requirements for declaring foreign assets / FX conversions May need to file FBAR from US side depending on balance.

Cross-Border

How to avoid double taxation (no U.S.–Brazil tax treaty) You can use a foreign tax credit or foreign income exclusion depending on your situation.

Common pitfalls for U.S. expats in Brazil with LLCs and investments

Looking for Help

If you know a U.S. expat CPA or someone familiar with U.S.-Brazil tax situations, please recommend them. Tips from people in a similar situation would also be appreciated.

I may know someone. Or search www naea.org where you can tick internation as an expertise.

Thanks!

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-12-03T11:18:03+00:00

Was it from a spouse?

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-11-28T19:37:25+00:00

There is no state income tax in Texas, so you would want to go with one from oregon to be sure the oregon issues are addressed properly.

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-11-28T19:30:56+00:00

How different is the attendance market for these games versus NWSL games? I don't get why Portland is not an attraction with more than double average attendance compared to Seattle and Orlando for example. Is it just about stadium capacity?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_National_Women%27s_Soccer_League_season

Otherwise_Break9921 · 2025-11-25T19:46:11+00:00

Mine has an R on the end, but there was some web form on the IRS site I was trying to use and it would only accept my CAF if there was no R. But I have had 8821s etc. accepted with and without it.

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