I'm a Canadian permanent resident about to do some freelance work for a US company. How do I fill out the W-8BEN properly?

The rules are that if you have a SSN you need to use it (you are not eligible for an ITIN if you have the SSN). W8-BEN is a tax reporting form for...

I have been told sales tax applies to both goods and services in wedding photography - as the 2 are combined. Is this true?

The CA Board of Equalization has a publication on this very subject. http://www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/pub68.pdf

What is the best way to get a small tax settlement, for a large amount of back taxes due?

You should hire a CPA or tax attorney to help you. How you approach the IRS depends on the specifics of your matter and where you are in the IRS's...

Tax return withholding

From the IRS itself, "If you owe federal or state income taxes your refund will be offset to pay those taxes. If you had other debt such as child...

Foreign Tax

You have to report income to both. How much of that is taxable and where is should be paid depends on specifics not mentioned above as well as...

Can I file 83B election for my stock options

An 83b must be filed prior to the purchase or within 30 days after the purchase date. Miss the deadline and your only recourse would be to request...

Do I need as tax lawyer?

You would need to have an attorney review your returns and the letter to get more clarity on your specific situation. Do not ignore the Statutory...

What are my options for failing to declare foreign institute income and found out after receiving letter from my FI?

You need to contact a tax attorney who has handles offshore disclosure cases. In general, you have three (four) options available to you: the...

Do I need an international tax attorney?

You do need to speak to someone, because there are two issues here if the IRS looks at the transaction. First, if you hold a note or debt...

You would face penalties and interest for any tax due as a result of the incorrect classification. The correct filing status in you case is married...