How to handle taxes in USA when investing from UK?

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Catherine Underwood

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I live in the UK, but I am hoping to purchase property in California to rent out as Air BNB. What's a good place to look for tax advice? I want to pay all taxes that are legally due, so I would need advice on how to pay taxes in USA.

I also know that governments often have incentives to allow one to legally minimise tax, so I would like advice on this too.

I've tried contacting various tax specialists in the area where I am planning to purchase property but none of them deal with international customers. Any ideas?

Please note: I want to 100% pay all tax that is legally due, so I don't want any schemes that avoid this or involve breaking the law.
 
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lookinginvest

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I have done some investigating at it seems quite complicated for different income/profits. I think you would pay tax in the UK as there is an offset arrangement between the UK and US. However, take professional advice to see exactly where you stand.
 
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wealthbuildingrealestate

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Hi Catherine,
There are a few good licensed CPA's that I know here in the U.S. that do have experience with assisting overseas real estate investors. If you would like for me to share this information, please send me a PM.
 
John Wilson

John Wilson

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Hi Catherine -- as a UK expat living in the US, I know that advice on this is very hard to come by on both sides of the Atlantic, so I sympathise. I paid someone in London £300 to consult on this kind of thing before I emigrated but I've actually found that the cheapest source of tax advice is via the US TurboTax tax software company. They have a version for about $160 where you can speak to a qualified CPA (who knows or has access to all the info you need, including international) whenever you like. I just wish I found that service before I paid another CAP thousands to do my tax last year!

That's the route I'd go but if you want, I can dig out the details of the tax consultant in London I spoke to for you?
 
John Wilson

John Wilson

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PS If it's like it is for me, then both HMRC and IRS (and Cali state) will want to know about your income but you won't necessarily pay tax to all of them.
 
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Emi Roy

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It's hard to cope with even for residents. As for foreigners, it seems impossible to manage it yourself. I would advise you to hire a property manager there.
 
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Longterminvestor

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Are you talking about foreign investors or US property investment in general?
 
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