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Tax advisor who can deal with dual UK/American taxes - recommendations?

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ExpatTax · 04/03/2019 10:09

Long story short is that I have to file/pay American taxes due to some family trusts that I receive dividends from.

I've been with one tax firm for 14 years but the last few years have been filled with cock-ups as my taxes are given to junior accountants with no clue about American taxes. (I have a feeling the tax firm has gone far more corporate in the time I've been with them and I'm small fry.)

Can any American expats recommend a tax advisor they like?

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IggyPoppers · 04/03/2019 10:20

Are you American? That will change the advice you need.

buzzbobbly · 04/03/2019 10:24

I'd probably post on an American expat forum rather than MN.

Or at least the overseas living board (or whatever it's called).

Good kluck - I know the issue you are facing is a total PITA!

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ExpatTax · 04/03/2019 11:17

Yes, I'm American. I used to be on an American expat forum and I completely forgot it existed. (Baby brain?)

Overseas living probably wouldn't help as I need an account for my UK taxes - the American ones are fairly straightforward actually! (I use software that does it all for me)

I'm glad of the extra money but it is a total PITA!

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Taxideas · 04/03/2019 11:26

No idea of your budget, but Buzzacott Livongstone are good. I work for a large co where the directors have US tax to pay due to the corporate structure. We use Buzzacott for their personal tax affairs, and they are good.

IggyPoppers · 04/03/2019 11:57

If you're American you should have been filing taxes every year regardless of income. Have you not been? Join American moms in UK Facebook group. Loads of tax advice there.

AveEldon · 04/03/2019 12:00

Try the American Expats in London Facebook group

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ExpatTax · 04/03/2019 12:12

Iggy - no worries there, I've definitely been filing US taxes, it's my UK tax people who are crap. (like not understanding how the dividends work in US taxes and therefore doubling my US income!)

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Linguaphile · 04/03/2019 14:20

I’m a dual national and have a brilliant tax lady who does everything for both countries, but we’re based on the continent so she’s not based in the UK! I can still give you her info if you like and think you can work remotely.

Linguaphile · 04/03/2019 14:22

This is the company I use: www.analietax.com

BritInUS1 · 04/03/2019 14:27

www.zebra.accountant work with many American expats on their UK taxes. Wendy is lovely and will personally deal with your return. They also work with a firm of US accountants if you need to change them too

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