Nonresident Tax Issues

Applying for ITIN

Asked Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Haider

Hello, I am reaching out to seek information about ITIN registration. We have an LLC registered in Wyoming and want to apply for ITIN. Can you please share the details about the process, timeline and costs associated with this. Thanks

Quick Answer:

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is issued by the IRS to individuals who need a U.S. taxpayer identification number but do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Securit...

Nonresident Tax Issues

Double state tax legal

Asked Friday, January 09, 2026 by Mike

Lived in MD until I retired and moved to CA.Am I required to pay tax on my pension and state tax through employment or what? I moved away from CA and they demand back tax. Wouldn’t that be double taxation?

Quick Answer:

Your pension income will generally be taxed by California, as that is your state of residence when you receive it. Maryland would not tax it once you are no longer a resident there. If you have employ...

Nonresident Tax Issues

Gift taxation foreign person

Asked Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Sandra

Non-US citizen and non-US resident (nonresident alien) with a US bank account want to gift a total of up to $100,000 in cash this year to 2 children who are US citizens and US residents. The gifts will be wire transfers or checks from their US bank account. Questions: Is this gift subject to US gift tax for me (the donor)? Is the gift considered taxable income to my children (the recipients)? Is it up to 100k per year with no reporting filing 3520?

Quick Answer:

As a nonresident alien, your gift of cash, whether from a U.S. bank account or wired, is generally not subject to U.S. gift tax. Cash is considered intangible property and is

Nonresident Tax Issues

Federal taxes

Asked Thursday, September 18, 2025 by Simo

I opened a company in Wyoming last year Eternia Solutions LLC as a sole proprietorship (single-member LLC disregarded for tax purposes). I was told that there is no state tax in Wyoming, but I want to confirm how federal taxes work in my situation. I am not resident of USA. This year my company’s revenue will be about $32,855. I have withdraw ~$9,780 via ATM, and probably i will withdraw the rest. I heard that there are some federal taxes, even WY is tax free. I need clarification about this?

CPA Answer:

Hi Simo,


Hope you're doing well.


Whether federal tax applies depends on whether the income earned by your Wyoming LLC is treated as effectively connected income (ECI) with the United States. If the activity is considered ECI, federal tax would generally apply and a Form 1040-NR filing would be required. If it is not ECI, the U.S. may still have other reporting requirements depending on the nature of the income and where the services are performed, but federal income tax may not be triggered.


Let me know if you’d like a detailed review of your specific situation.

Regards,

Alfaisal

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Nonresident Tax Issues

Rental income tax for foreign property buyer

Asked Saturday, September 14, 2024 by Laura

Hi, we are non US residents and considering buying an investment property in Florida. Would like to get some advice on the tax implications if we rent it out and annual tax preparation matters. Thank you.

CPA Answer:

Hi Laura-

This is not a simple question but I will give you the basics. However, I recommend that you get further advice beyond here. In general, if you have a rental property in the US, you will need to file as a non-resident. Florida does not have a state income tax but you would need to research whether they have any Franchise Taxes or Lodging Taxes that your property would be subject to. Hope this is helpful. Jackie

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Income Reporting from U.S. Possessions

U.S. citizen or Resident Alien - Not a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico

Asked Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien and Not a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico during the entire year, you generally must file:
A Puerto Rican tax return reporting only income from Puerto Rican sources. Wages for services performed in Puerto Rico, whether for the U.S. Government, a private employer or otherwise, is from Puerto Rican sources.
A U.S. tax return reporting income from worldwide sources. Generally, you can claim a foreign tax credit for income taxes paid to Puerto Rico on the Puerto Rican income that is not exempt from U.S. taxes.
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Nonresident Alien - Not bona fide resident of Puerto Rico

Asked Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

If you are a nonresident alien of the U.S. who does not qualify as a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico for the entire year, you must file:
A Puerto Rican tax return reporting only your income from Puerto Rican sources. Wages for services performed in Puerto Rico, whether from the U.S. government, private employer, or otherwise, is income from Puerto Rican sources.
A U.S. tax return (Form 1040NR) according to the rules for a nonresident alien.
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Income Reporting from U.S. Possessions

U.S. citizen or Resident Alien - A bona fide resident of Puerto Rico

Asked Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

If you are a U.S. citizen or Resident Alien and also a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico during the entire tax year, you generally must file:,br> A Puerto Rican tax return reporting income from worldwide sources. If you report U.S. source income on your Puerto Rican tax return, you can claim a credit against your Puerto Rican tax, up to the amount allowable for income taxes paid to the United States.
A U.S. tax return reporting income from worldwide sources, but Excluding Puerto Rican source income. If you are excluding Puerto Rican income on your U.S. tax return, you will not be allowed any deductions or credits that are directly or indirectly allocable to exempt income.
If all your income is from Puerto Rican sources, you are not required to file a U.S. tax return.
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Nonresident Alien - A bona fide resident of Puerto Rico

Asked Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by an anonymous user

CPA Answer:

If you are a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico during the entire tax year and a nonresident alien of the U.S., you generally must file:,br> A Puerto Rican tax return reporting income from worldwide sources. If you report U.S. source income on your Puerto Rican tax return, you can claim a credit against your Puerto Rican tax, up to the amount allowable for income taxes paid to the United States.
A U.S. tax return (Form 1040) reporting income from worldwide sources, but Excluding Puerto Rican source income other than amounts for services performed as an employee of the U.S. or any of its agencies.
For tax purposes other than reporting income, you will be treated as a nonresident alien individual with its associated limitations.
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