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Estimated Tax - Upcoming Payment Deadline

David Tzimenakis

Apr 11
2 min

Estimated Tax - Upcoming Payment Deadline

It seems it was only a matter of weeks ago I was writing about the beginning of the tax year, but we’re now already at tax deadline time,...

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David Tzimenakis

Mar 14
4 min

Form 8854 – The US Exit Tax Form

As the number of US citizens choosing to renounce their US citizenship continues to climb worldwide, we receive an ever larger number of...

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Foreign Trust Distributions to US Citizens – The Throwback Tax

David Tzimenakis

Feb 14
5 min

Foreign Trust Distributions to US Citizens – The Throwback Tax

As is often publicized, New Zealand has one of the highest rates of trust ownership in the world. Although declining in popularity over...

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Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Trust Deadline?

David Tzimenakis

Jan 24
2 min

Are You Prepared for the Upcoming Trust Deadline?

Whilst many of our clients are still enjoying their summer break, here at The US Tax Team, we’re already into the thick of it for the...

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What is GILTI, and how does it affect NZ based US citizens?

David Tzimenakis

Nov 2, 2023
3 min

What is GILTI, and how does it affect NZ based US citizens?

As many of us know, the US tax system can sometimes seem like a minefield of different tax laws, one common issue is GILTI.

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New Zealand Election Special – Party Comparison on US Taxes for Expats

David Tzimenakis

Oct 13, 2023
5 min

New Zealand Election Special – Party Comparison on US Taxes for Expats

Over the recent weeks and months, I’ve been asked the question frequently, “Dave, which party’s tax policies would be better or worse for...

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David Tzimenakis

Oct 7, 2023
2 min

IRS to begin audit of FBAR non-filers

In quite a big item of news, the IRS have announced today that in 2024, they will be shifting their compliance priorities to FBAR non-filers

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New Zealand Bright Line and US Capital Gains - US Taxes

David Tzimenakis

Sep 18, 2023
2 min

New Zealand Bright Line and US Capital Gains - US Taxes

For numerous US citizens residing in New Zealand, the application of US capital gains tax to the sale of New Zealand assets raises common...

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Sharesies - US Tax Trap for New Zealand US Citizens?

David Tzimenakis

Sep 18, 2023
3 min

Sharesies - US Tax Trap for New Zealand US Citizens?

As a tax professional specializing in US tax matters in New Zealand, I am often posed with the question, "Does Sharesies offer a prudent...

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David Tzimenakis

Sep 11, 2023
3 min

NFT's - US Taxation

In a relatively short span of time, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have transitioned from an obscure concept to an common feature among...

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