Two more days ......

October 15 is only two more days to file your tax returns. If you are abroad, you can request an additional request to December 16 but a letter must be sent to the Internal Revenue before the date. FBARs are due on October 15 without availability of a further extension. However, if you file after November 14, you will end up mailing the multiple pages of the tax return via the postal system. The IRS cuts off electronic filing on November 14. 

Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance. 

Meanwhile, enjoy another Tax Newsletter with varying international tax news for your information. Let us know if you have any questions. We are sending again the links on various scams this month because it is a growing issue for Americans living in the United States or abroad. Be aware so you do not become a victim. 

Finally, thank you for all of those attending the events that Mir Taxes was participating as a presenter or exhibitor. Thank you for the folks in Brussels in attending the American Financial Forum 2019 co-hosted by ING Bank and the American Club of Brussels. Thank you for those in Paris attending the "Bloom where you're planted" hosted by the American Church of Paris.  See you all at future events! 

Remaining deadlines for 2019

November 14 - last day to e-file your tax return for this year until next February.

December 16 - absolutely last day for U.S. Persons residing abroad to file taxes. But a letter must be sent to the IRS to request this extension. 

International Tax Newslinks

2 million ITINs set to expire in 2019

Taxpayers with expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) can get their ITINs renewed more quickly and avoid refund delays next year by submitting their renewal application soon.

An ITIN is a tax ID number used by taxpayers who don’t qualify to get a Social Security number. Any ITIN with middle digits 83, 84, 85, 86 or 87 will expire at the end of this year. In addition, any ITIN not used on a tax return in the past three years will expire.

The Internal Revenue Service encourages anyone affected to file a complete renewal application, Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, as soon as possible.

"Do I have to file?"

Wondering if you are required to file because your income is too low? There are changes for 2018 tax year so you could possibly do not have to file taxes to Uncle Sam this year.  Click here for thresholds from 2014 to 2018.

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