US tax planning and compliance

1. US Taxes & Singapore
http://AdvancedAmericanTax.com/
August 3rd, 2015

2. Who are we?
 Hayden T Joseph CPA is a US Tax and Accounting firm, with offices in the State of Florida, in the UK and in
Singapore.
 We are fully qualified and licensed to practice before the I.R.S.
 Our team of associated tax professionals have over 100 years of combined international experience and are
always ready and willing to support our client's U.S., U.K. and Singapore tax needs.

3. Disclaimer
 The information presented herein is for general purposes and has not taken into consideration any specific needs or objectives.
 This document is not intended and should not be construed as an offer, solicitation or recommendation.
 You are recommended to seek advice concerning the suitability of any estate plan regarding a US person or US property from a
professional adviser.
 This material is current as of the date specified and is for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell any
security or investment product, nor does it consider individual investment objectives or financial situations. While the information
contained herein is believed to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
 IMPORTANT: This presentation is designed to provide general information about ideas and strategies. It is for discussion purposes only
since the availability and effectiveness of any strategy are dependent upon your individual facts and circumstances. Always consult with
your independent attorney, tax advisor, investment manager, and insurance agent for final recommendations and before changing or
implementing any financial, tax, or estate planning strategy.
 This document or presentation is not intended or written to be used, and may not be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may
be imposed on the taxpayer.

4. www.AdvancedAmericanTax.com
 B – bank accounts, FATCA and gifts
 E – estimated taxes
 S – state
 T – talk to experts on international tax, investments (PFICs), and insurance

5. Gifts
Gift tax –
•US to non-US annually without
reporting –147K
•US to US annually without reporting
–14K
•Non-US to US –US reports amounts
over 100K on IRS Form 3520

6. Any Questions?
 Visit http://AdvancedAmericanTax.com/
 Derren@HTJosephCPA.com
 SG: +65 9720 1040 or HK: +852 8172 1040

7. U.S. Person
 Passport holders
 Permanent residents
 Substantial presence
 Accidental Americans
 NRA spouses who make a Sec 6013g election

8. Worldwide Taxation

9. Implications of FATCA for U.S. persons
• Banks / Financial Institutions
• Annual Returns / Form 8938
• US based brokerage firms

10. Amnesty