Moving abroad? You'll still file US returns every year, but with the right planning, much of what you earn overseas can be excluded from US tax. We'll make sure you capture every deduction and exclusion you're entitled to.
Moving to the US? We handle your compliance and advise before you arrive, from first-year filing status to foreign pensions to treaty benefits, so the decisions that shape your US tax bill get made deliberately.
Buying US property has tax consequences at purchase, during ownership, and at sale. We structure the acquisition, handle the annual filings, and plan the exit, including FIRPTA for foreign sellers, with legal partners on hand for entity setup.
Missed offshore filings carry heavy penalties, but IRS streamlined programs let most taxpayers catch up at little to no cost. We know these cases well and will get you current through the right program, quickly.
Expanding internationally? We're the strategic partner for the tax side, practical advice aligned to where you're headed, and hands-on support through implementation. The questions we tackle:
Coming into the US market? We handle the tax side end to end: educating you on how the US system works, finding the structure that fits your goals, and running your federal compliance so your time goes to the business.
Questions we settle early:
International compliance rules are intimidating and burdensome. Good news: we're very good at them. We'll analyze exactly which filings apply to you and keep every one of them covered, including:
When you pay a foreign person, the withholding obligation falls on you, the payer. Paid interest to a foreign lender? Hired foreign contractors? Running a partnership with foreign partners? These can all trigger US withholding taxes. We'll analyze your payments, apply any treaty rates that lower what you owe, and handle the associated compliance.
FATCA questions? We have the experts for those too.
M Squared Tax can assist your firm and clients with your international tax consulting and compliance needs. We offer flexible arrangements to cater to your practice and your clients’ needs.
Examples of arrangements include:
Clean, current books are the foundation for everything else, accurate taxes, smart decisions, and financing when you need it. We handle your monthly bookkeeping so your numbers are always ready.M Squared Tax can assist your firm and clients with your international tax consulting and compliance needs. We offer flexible arrangements to cater to your practice and your clients’ needs.
Services include:
Book a free initial consultation. We'll learn about your situation and make sure we're the right fit.
We review your tax picture, identify any risks or opportunities, and put together a clear plan for moving forward.
We handle your compliance, keep you informed, and stay proactive throughout the year. Not just at tax time.