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Originally Posted by chrissyG
That is very useful info, thanks a lot to everyone, things are certainly becoming clearer. Now I just need to get a good accountant to talk me through the tax structure when I'm there.  |
Here's a money-saving hint: rather than an accountant, try and find an "enrolled agent." EAs are specialists in taxation, tested and certified by the IRS. They normally are considerably less expensive to consult than accountants (CPAs), and very often are more oriented toward personal taxes and small businesses.
There are also tons and tons of books on the market about US taxes. One of the best starting points is Publication 17 from the IRS - which is basically "Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Federal Income Taxes" and is available for free on the IRS website or from a local IRS office.
State taxes very often start from your completed Federal income tax form.
Cheers,
Bev