ITIN NEWS BLOG
News & Tips from an ITIN Acceptance Agent

Jul 25

Claiming back US taxes as a non-resident without a US tax number

Claiming back US taxes as a non-resident without a US tax number involves several steps. Here's a general guide: 1. Determine...

Jun 19

Understanding Capital Gains Tax as a Non-Resident of the USA and How to Reclaim

Jun 5

A Guide to Filing US Tax Return to Reclaim Tax on a 1042-S from the United Kingdom

If you're a non-resident alien who received income from the United States and had taxes withheld, you may be eligible to reclaim some or...

Jan 25

I have been taxed at 30% on the sale of my US stock options in error after a merger occurred. How can I claim this back?

At Just Breve we receive a lot of messages relating to assisting with tax reclaims from the United States. Sometimes these happen because...

Nov 28, 2023

The IRS are refusing to issue my tax refund! Help!

If you received correspondence relating to a filed US tax return, that denied a refund, there may be several reasons why this has...

Mar 6, 2023

Timeshare sale and FIRPTA

When a non resident of the US sells a US property (including a timeshare). they will be subject to FIRPTA tax on the gross amount of the...

Jan 16, 2023

2023 Tax - ITIN application for my 2022 1040NR

If you have a US tax return prepared by your US accountant (state side) and require a US tax number (ITIN) issued for the processing of...

Dec 13, 2022

Tax refund - What is a 1042-s form used for?

A 1042-S is a US tax withholding form issued to non-residents of the US who have reportable income. The amounts on the form are reported...

Nov 16, 2022

Can I get an ITIN before closing on a US property sale?

When selling a US property as a non resident alien (NRA), you are required to have an ITIN (US tax number) as the transaction is reported...

Oct 21, 2022

The clock is ticking - Last date to claim a US tax refund

If you have have had US tax held and have not yet claimed back the tax, you cannot postpone indefinitely. The IRS gives you 3 years from...

Jul 1, 2022

US Personal Tax Accountants for Form 1040NR

Have you had US tax held and need to obtain a tax refund from the IRS? Did you receive a US tax withholding document, showing the gross...

Jun 1, 2022

My US broker held tax - Reclaim for US taxes charged on a single sale of US shares

If you have a US brokerage account and are a non resident of the US, you will need to ensure you have a valid W-8BEN in place. If none is...

Apr 28, 2022

US IRA tax held and US 401k tax held

If you previously worked in the US and had an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or an employer 401(k) or equivalent employer plan, and...

Apr 6, 2022

W-8BEN - UK/US Tax Treaty

To stop double taxation with the US, the UK and US have a tax treaty in place. You will need to complete a W-8BEN for a UK/US Tax Treaty...

Feb 17, 2022

2022 - Filing a 1040NR for 2021 as a Non Resident Alien

If you have a tax filing requirement or are wanting to claim a refund for 2021 for US tax paid, you should be aware of the filing...

Feb 8, 2022

Open a US Bank Account for US customer receipts

If you are based outside the US and have US clients or have US money coming to you, you may require a USD bank account to receive...

Feb 1, 2022

My W-8BEN expired and US tax has been held on my Tesla share sale

I recently sold my Tesla shares, but realized afterwards that my W-8BEN was expired. In accordance with Internal Revenue Service...

Sep 7, 2021

30% withholding tax on US dividends and Capital Gains

Claim back 30% withholding tax on US dividends and Capital Gains. Certified Acceptance Agent UK for ITIN Applications and Form W-7

Aug 19, 2021

Claim back US withholding tax

If you are a non resident of the US and have had US withholding tax withheld on US source income you more than likely will be able to...

Aug 3, 2021

What is a 1042-S? Why have I received one?

A 1042-S is a tax withholding document issued by a US payor for income paid to a foreign person / non resident of the US. The document...

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News & Tips from an ITIN Acceptance Agent