Hi All,
I received my green card mid way through last year and arrived into the states in July. I am having massive issues finding an accountant to help me file my taxes in San Francisco, so I am thinking of doing it myself. (If anyone knows of a good accountant that isn't going to charge me $6000 - YES $6000 I have been quoted to do it, in San Francisco then please let me know)
My Situation is as follows:
If I have to file as a Duel status alien, then does any of the Tax treaties come into effect and /or can I claim FTC (Foreign Tax Credits) or FEIC (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion)
Any help or if someone can point me in the direction of a good accountant in SF, it would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
AusDan
I received my green card mid way through last year and arrived into the states in July. I am having massive issues finding an accountant to help me file my taxes in San Francisco, so I am thinking of doing it myself. (If anyone knows of a good accountant that isn't going to charge me $6000 - YES $6000 I have been quoted to do it, in San Francisco then please let me know)
My Situation is as follows:
- Arrived half way through the year (green card was activated on arrival) and started working in a job in Oct 2014.
- Previous to arriving in the states, I worked in Australia up until a few days before I left.
- I meet the "Substantial Presence test"
- I meet the "Green Card test"
- I don't meet the "Closer Connection to a Foreign Country" Test
- I may have to file as a Duel Status Alien
If I have to file as a Duel status alien, then does any of the Tax treaties come into effect and /or can I claim FTC (Foreign Tax Credits) or FEIC (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion)
Any help or if someone can point me in the direction of a good accountant in SF, it would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
AusDan