Claiming back US taxes as a non-resident without a US tax number
Claiming back US taxes as a non-resident without a US tax number involves several steps. Here's a general guide: 1. Determine...
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- Jun 19
Understanding Capital Gains Tax as a Non-Resident of the USA and How to Reclaim
Understanding Capital Gains Tax as a Non-Resident of the USA and How to Reclaim
- Jun 5
A Guide to Filing US Tax Return to Reclaim Tax on a 1042-S from the United Kingdom
If you're a non-resident alien who received income from the United States and had taxes withheld, you may be eligible to reclaim some or...
- Jan 25
I have been taxed at 30% on the sale of my US stock options in error after a merger occurred. How can I claim this back?
At Just Breve we receive a lot of messages relating to assisting with tax reclaims from the United States. Sometimes these happen because...
- Nov 28, 2023
The IRS are refusing to issue my tax refund! Help!
If you received correspondence relating to a filed US tax return, that denied a refund, there may be several reasons why this has...
- Mar 6, 2023
Timeshare sale and FIRPTA
When a non resident of the US sells a US property (including a timeshare). they will be subject to FIRPTA tax on the gross amount of the...
- Jan 16, 2023
2023 Tax - ITIN application for my 2022 1040NR
If you have a US tax return prepared by your US accountant (state side) and require a US tax number (ITIN) issued for the processing of...
- Dec 13, 2022
Tax refund - What is a 1042-s form used for?
A 1042-S is a US tax withholding form issued to non-residents of the US who have reportable income. The amounts on the form are reported...
- Nov 16, 2022
Can I get an ITIN before closing on a US property sale?
When selling a US property as a non resident alien (NRA), you are required to have an ITIN (US tax number) as the transaction is reported...
- Oct 21, 2022
The clock is ticking - Last date to claim a US tax refund
If you have have had US tax held and have not yet claimed back the tax, you cannot postpone indefinitely. The IRS gives you 3 years from...
- Jul 1, 2022
US Personal Tax Accountants for Form 1040NR
Have you had US tax held and need to obtain a tax refund from the IRS? Did you receive a US tax withholding document, showing the gross...
- Jun 1, 2022
My US broker held tax - Reclaim for US taxes charged on a single sale of US shares
If you have a US brokerage account and are a non resident of the US, you will need to ensure you have a valid W-8BEN in place. If none is...
- Apr 28, 2022
US IRA tax held and US 401k tax held
If you previously worked in the US and had an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or an employer 401(k) or equivalent employer plan, and...
- Apr 6, 2022
W-8BEN - UK/US Tax Treaty
To stop double taxation with the US, the UK and US have a tax treaty in place. You will need to complete a W-8BEN for a UK/US Tax Treaty...
- Feb 17, 2022
2022 - Filing a 1040NR for 2021 as a Non Resident Alien
If you have a tax filing requirement or are wanting to claim a refund for 2021 for US tax paid, you should be aware of the filing...
- Feb 8, 2022
Open a US Bank Account for US customer receipts
If you are based outside the US and have US clients or have US money coming to you, you may require a USD bank account to receive...
- Feb 1, 2022
My W-8BEN expired and US tax has been held on my Tesla share sale
I recently sold my Tesla shares, but realized afterwards that my W-8BEN was expired. In accordance with Internal Revenue Service...
- Sep 7, 2021
30% withholding tax on US dividends and Capital Gains
Claim back 30% withholding tax on US dividends and Capital Gains. Certified Acceptance Agent UK for ITIN Applications and Form W-7
- Aug 19, 2021
Claim back US withholding tax
If you are a non resident of the US and have had US withholding tax withheld on US source income you more than likely will be able to...
- Aug 3, 2021
What is a 1042-S? Why have I received one?
A 1042-S is a tax withholding document issued by a US payor for income paid to a foreign person / non resident of the US. The document...
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