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Understanding Capital Gains Tax as a Non-Resident of the USA and How to Reclaim
Understanding Capital Gains Tax as a Non-Resident of the USA and How to Reclaim
Jun 19, 2024


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...
Jun 5, 2024


Are you a seafarer or pilot who is employed by a foreign company and travels to the USA for work? and need to make a US tax refund claim?
Are you a seafarer or pilot who is employed by a foreign company and travels to the USA for work? and need to make a US tax refund claim?...
Mar 5, 2024


I need help with a refund of US Tax
At Just Breve we help many clients regularly, to obtain a refund of US Tax held and overpaid to the IRS. The process involves: - Filing a...
Jan 10, 2024


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...
Nov 28, 2023


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...
Dec 13, 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...
Oct 21, 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...
Jul 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...
Jun 1, 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 28, 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...
Apr 6, 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 17, 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 8, 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...
Feb 1, 2022


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 19, 2021


ITIN for US pension
Did you work in the US or for a US employer at an overseas office? Have you inherited a US pension from the US from a deceased US...
Jun 11, 2021


ITINs and Inheriting money from a US estate
Are you the beneficiary of a US persons retirement account / pension (i.e. a 401(k) or IRA)? If so, the US payor (e.g. Goldman Sachs /...
May 3, 2021


ITIN as beneficiary of US Estate
Are you the beneficiary of a US Estate? If you have a US family member or friend pass away and leave you an inheritance and you are a non...
Oct 9, 2020


Can I claim back tax paid in the US?
If you have had US tax withheld in the US at the flat 30% non resident rate, there are many circumstances whereby you can claim back most...
Oct 1, 2020


Athlete and Performers needing an ITIN from the UK to file a 1040NR
If you are an athlete or performer who has visited the US to perform/participate in events, you may have had 30% tax withheld at source...
Aug 27, 2020
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