Taxes
Even though I live and work (I will get a job I hope!) far far away from the USA I still have to file a tax return for the rest of my life. Hmph! I get some exclusions yadyadyada but its all a PITA. Dealing with foreign taxes is mind boggling. Thank god for the internet or I would be totally lost.
So I have been trying to sort all of this out for weeks now. First I didn't have Twig's SSN. A nice lady at the embassy in Oslo got that sorted out for me. Now I find out I have to apply for a ITIN (International Tax Identification Number) for Mark since he doesn't qualify for a SSN yet. On top of that I can't e-file and have to send it in by mail. At least there is an IRS office in London so it doesn't get lost in the US mail system. Who knows if I will qualify for the stimulus from dear old George. That one is still up in the air. I guess we will all see come May.
At least Mark handles the stuff DK side. Though their system is cake in comparison. Almost everything is automated and there aren't 500 different forms to choose from. There are standard deductions, including commuting mileage, and you just report your amounts and your done. No need for H&R Block or Billy Bob's Taxes to Go :) If you are flat out loaded and have money in all directions you might hire an accountant. But that's way out of our league!
Ah what I wouldn't give to have the days of the 1040-EZ again.
So I have been trying to sort all of this out for weeks now. First I didn't have Twig's SSN. A nice lady at the embassy in Oslo got that sorted out for me. Now I find out I have to apply for a ITIN (International Tax Identification Number) for Mark since he doesn't qualify for a SSN yet. On top of that I can't e-file and have to send it in by mail. At least there is an IRS office in London so it doesn't get lost in the US mail system. Who knows if I will qualify for the stimulus from dear old George. That one is still up in the air. I guess we will all see come May.
At least Mark handles the stuff DK side. Though their system is cake in comparison. Almost everything is automated and there aren't 500 different forms to choose from. There are standard deductions, including commuting mileage, and you just report your amounts and your done. No need for H&R Block or Billy Bob's Taxes to Go :) If you are flat out loaded and have money in all directions you might hire an accountant. But that's way out of our league!
Ah what I wouldn't give to have the days of the 1040-EZ again.