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Olivia Evans

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Just want to add something important - make sure you're actually a non-resident for tax purposes before filing the 1040-NR! The substantial presence test can sometimes qualify international students as residents for tax purposes if you've been in the US long enough. Generally, F-1 students are considered non-residents for their first 5 calendar years in the US, but it gets complicated. If 2019 wasn't your first year in the US, you might have correctly filed the 1040. Double check before amending!

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Madison King

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Thanks for bringing this up! 2019 was definitely my first year in the US - I arrived in August 2019 for fall semester. I'm certain I should have filed as a non-resident. I just wasn't familiar with US tax laws at all and TurboTax didn't really ask the right questions about my visa status.

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Olivia Evans

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Sounds like you're definitely right to amend then! Just wanted to make sure since I've seen people mistakenly amend when they were actually residents for tax purposes. For your first partial year in 2019, the 1040-NR is absolutely the correct form. Good luck with the amendment!

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Has anyone successfully received a refund after amending from 1040 to 1040-NR? I'm in a similar situation but from 2021, and wondering if it's worth the hassle if I'm owed money back.

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Aiden Chen

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I amended my 2020 return last year and did get a refund! It took about 7 months to process but I eventually got a check for $642. The key was documenting everything very clearly and including all supporting materials.

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That's really helpful to know, thanks! 7 months is a long time but still worth it if I get money back. Did you have to do anything special to follow up, or did they just process it without you having to check in?

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Levi Parker

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One option nobody's mentioned yet is an Offer in Compromise, where the IRS agrees to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount if you can prove you'll never reasonably be able to pay it all. My brother owed nearly $18k and got it settled for about $6k. You need to complete Form 656 and there's an application fee, but it could be worth looking into if your financial situation is really dire.

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Thanks for bringing this up! Would I qualify for an Offer in Compromise with only $2,400 owed? I always thought that was for people with massive tax debts. My financial situation isn't great, but I do have steady income - just not enough extra to pay this all at once.

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Levi Parker

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There's no minimum amount required for an Offer in Compromise, but with only $2,400 owed, it might not be your best option. The application fee is $205 unless you qualify for low-income certification, and the process can take 6-24 months with no guarantee of acceptance. In your situation with steady income, a long-term payment plan is probably more practical. The IRS will likely approve a 72-month plan with payments around $40-50 per month on your balance. That's much easier to manage and doesn't require the extensive financial documentation an OIC needs.

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Libby Hassan

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Whatever you do DO NOT ignore the IRS!!! I made that mistake in 2021 and ended up with a tax lien that destroyed my credit. Plus the penalties and interest nearly doubled my original amount. Call them asap and get on a payment plan you can actually afford even if its small monthly payments. They just want to see your making an effort.

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This is so important. My roommate ignored a $1,500 tax bill for almost 2 years, and by the time they finally dealt with it, it had grown to over $2,800 with penalties and interest. The IRS even started garnishing their wages which was way worse than just setting up a payment plan would have been.

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Just wanted to share that the IRS has been somewhat inconsistent with how they want TFSAs reported. Some tax preparers file Form 3520 and Form 3520-A (for foreign trusts), while others argue that TFSAs should be treated like any other foreign financial account requiring just FBAR and possibly Form 8938. In my experience, many tax professionals now take the position that a TFSA is NOT a foreign trust and therefore Form 3520 isn't required. But this isn't universally agreed upon, which is why this is such a confusing area. If you want to be extra cautious, reporting it on Form 3520 covers all bases, but it adds complexity to your return. Whatever approach you take, document your reasoning in case you're ever questioned.

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KhalilStar

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Thanks for this info! Did you end up filing Form 3520 for your TFSA, or did you go with just FBAR and 8938? I'm trying to understand what the majority of people in this situation are doing.

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I initially filed Form 3520 for my TFSA for two years, following advice from my first cross-border tax specialist. It was a paperwork headache and added considerable complexity to my returns. After consulting with another tax professional who specializes specifically in US-Canada issues, I switched to reporting my TFSA on FBAR and Form 8938 only, with a note explaining the account's status. This professional provided me with several IRS memorandums and case examples supporting the position that most standard TFSAs don't meet the technical definition of foreign trusts requiring 3520 filing.

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Be careful with TFSA and US tax reporting! The tax treaty between US-Canada doesn't recognize the tax-free status of TFSAs for US tax purposes. Even if you solve the Form 3520 issue, you still need to report any income/gains from the TFSA on your US tax return. This is why many dual citizens eventually close their TFSAs - the reporting requirements and US tax on the earnings often outweigh the Canadian tax benefits.

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This is so frustrating! So even if I properly report the TFSA now, any interest, dividends, or capital gains inside it are still taxable for US purposes? That completely defeats the whole purpose of having a TFSA.

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NebulaNomad

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Here's something nobody mentioned yet: you might want to check if your plan allows for "true-up" contributions. Some 401(k) plans will automatically adjust at year-end to ensure you get the full employer match if you hit your contribution limit early and stopped contributing. If your plan has this feature, it could explain why ADP is treating your contribution differently than what appears on your W-2. It's just another angle to consider when sorting this out.

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Zainab Ahmed

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I've never heard of "true-up" contributions. Would that explain why ADP insists the W-2 box 12 amount is "meaningless" compared to when contributions actually hit my account?

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NebulaNomad

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Yes, that might explain their strange language about the W-2 being "meaningless." With true-up contributions, the employer makes additional deposits to your 401(k) to ensure you receive the full match you're entitled to, even if your own contributions were front-loaded during the year. These adjustments typically happen in January for the previous year, which aligns with what they told you about January 2024 crediting. However, for contribution limit purposes, the IRS still looks at the tax year shown on your W-2. I'd suggest specifically asking ADP if your final "contribution" was actually a true-up adjustment rather than a regular paycheck deduction.

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I see everyone focusing on the 401(k) timing, but let's not miss the big picture here. If your W-2 shows $30,590 in Box 12, you're definitely over the 2023 contribution limit of $22,500 (or $30,000 if you're 50+). Even if some deposits happened in January 2024, you need to get this fixed ASAP. Request the excess corrective distribution NOW, before April 15th. The 1099-R timing is a separate issue - yes, you'll get it next year, but you need to request the correction this year to avoid penalties.

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Emma Taylor

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The limit for 2023 was $22,500, but don't forget they might have both traditional and Roth 401k contributions combined in that box, or maybe there's employer matching included? Not all money in box 12 counts toward the employee limit.

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Do I need to file IRS forms 5472 and 1120 for 2 LLCs with identical names?

I'm in a confusing situation with my LLCs and could use some advice about tax filing requirements. Back in 2023, I registered an LLC in Delaware, got an EIN by submitting Form SS-4, but then abandoned it shortly after. I never filed any IRS forms 5472 or 1120 as a foreign owner because I decided the LLC wouldn't work for my needs and I wanted to dissolve it. Fast forward to this year, and I've created a new LLC in New Mexico with exactly the same name - I finally found a use for an LLC and NM made more sense for my situation. When I applied for a new EIN with another SS-4, the IRS responded to my old Delaware LLC address saying I can only have one EIN and it's permanent. They explained that for SS-4 purposes, single-member LLCs are treated as sole proprietorships, and the EIN was assigned to me personally (even though I'd be using the LLC's business name). The IRS suggested I just update my address if I "moved" the business to another state. But I didn't move anything - I created a completely different LLC, which I clearly indicated on the form. Here's where I'm really confused: For forms 5472 and 1120, single-member foreign-owned LLCs are considered corporations (regardless of chosen status), so these forms need to be filed annually even without reportable transactions. If I file these forms next year for my new NM LLC, I'd have to use the EIN from my old abandoned Delaware LLC... but the incorporation date would be different. How do I handle this for tax purposes? Am I still on the hook for the Delaware LLC's filing requirements? Do I need to file back taxes for the years I missed? And what's the proper way to report for my new NM LLC using the same EIN?

LunarEclipse

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To add something that hasn't been mentioned yet - you should also check state tax requirements for both your abandoned Delaware LLC and your new New Mexico LLC. Even if you never conducted business in Delaware, some states require filing annual reports and tax returns just for having an LLC registered there. For your New Mexico LLC, you'll need to make sure you're properly registered for state taxes there too. If you're using the same EIN, be extra careful that you're not accidentally creating nexus in both states, which could subject you to taxation in both places. Also, as a foreign owner, don't forget about potential FBAR and FATCA requirements depending on your specific situation. Those have separate, equally harsh penalties for non-compliance.

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Thanks for bringing this up. I did pay the Delaware annual franchise tax for 2023, but then stopped when I abandoned the LLC. Should I have formally dissolved it with the state? As for New Mexico, I've registered for gross receipts tax but didn't think about how using the same EIN might create confusion. Would filing state tax returns in NM using the same EIN potentially trigger Delaware to think I'm still active there?

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LunarEclipse

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Yes, you should have formally dissolved your Delaware LLC by filing a Certificate of Cancellation with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Without formal dissolution, Delaware will continue to consider your entity active and may assess annual franchise taxes and penalties for failure to file. For New Mexico, using the same EIN shouldn't automatically trigger issues with Delaware, as they're separate state systems. However, for clarity in your records and to prevent future confusion, I strongly recommend formally dissolving the Delaware entity. It typically costs around $200 to file the dissolution paperwork, which is much cheaper than continued annual fees or potential penalties. The good news is that most states allow late dissolutions, so you can still properly close the Delaware LLC even though it's been a while since you abandoned it. This clean break will help you avoid any state tax complications while you focus on resolving the federal filing requirements we discussed earlier.

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Yara Khalil

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Just wanted to share what I learned from my tax attorney about this specific situation, as I went through something nearly identical. The key is understanding the distinction between: 1) Your actual legal entities (the Delaware LLC and the New Mexico LLC), which are separate under state law 2) How the IRS classifies and tracks these entities for federal tax purposes For the IRS, since you're a foreign owner of a single-member LLC, your entities are considered "foreign-owned disregarded entities" that have special reporting requirements. The IRS cares less about which state they're in and more about tracking you as the foreign owner. Using the same EIN is correct in your situation, but you ABSOLUTELY need to file those 5472 forms for any years your Delaware LLC existed. The penalties are insane - $25,000 per form per year - and they've been actively enforcing them since 2018.

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Keisha Brown

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Is there a way to check if the IRS has already assessed penalties for the unfiled 5472 forms? I'm worried they might have been sending notices to my old address.

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