There are many good reasons to move abroad, such as retirement or to begin a new career. But before you finalize your plans, a thorough review of your financial and estate plans is in order. Let’s take a look at what areas to focus on. (more…)
IRS Explains How Foreign and Domestic Losses Affect Foreign Tax Credit
In a further indication of the IRS’s continued focus on international tax issues, the tax agency updated an International Practice Unit (IPU) summarizing the calculation and recapture of foreign and domestic losses and their impact on the foreign tax credit.
Updated U.S.-Mexico Accord Lets Maquiladoras Avoid Double Taxation
Luis Ramirez, Principal
ASL International Group
U.S. taxpayers with maquiladora operations in Mexico won’t be exposed to double taxation if they enter into a unilateral advance pricing agreement (APA) with Mexico’s tax agency under terms that were negotiated by the U.S. and Mexico.
The companies would have to reach the agreements with the Large Taxpayer Division of Mexico’s tax agency, the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT). (more…)