Investing in the United States entails a special set of tax regulations for non-resident aliens (NRAs), a word we shall shortly explain. These regulations can be severely punishing in certain situations and surprisingly advantageous in others. The first step in creating a profitable and tax-efficient U.S. investing plan is comprehending this dichotomy. The purpose of this essay is to make these difficult ideas easier to understand. Since each client’s situation is different, this is not individualized tax advice; rather, it is an instructional tool to help you consider the appropriate questions to ask. We will go over the two main aspects of US taxes that have an impact on you: U.S. Income Tax: The annual taxation of your investment income located in the United States U.S. Estate & Gift Tax: How your assets located in the United States are taxed when you pass away or give them away Part 1: The Income Tax Regulations for NRAs in the United States First, what does it mean to be a “Non-Resident Alien” (NRA)? According to the Internal Revenue Service, if you are not a citizen of the United States and do not pass the “Green Card Test” or the “Substantial Presence Test” (a mathematical test based on your days of actual presence in the U.S.), you are deemed an NRA for U.S. tax reasons. The Substantial Presence Test, the second test, is entirely mathematical and is based on the number of days you were physically present in the United States. For income tax purposes, you will be regarded as a resident of the United States if you are in the country for: Your U.S. income as an NRA is often divided into two separate categories, each of which is subject to a different tax. Earnings from an active U.S. trade or business are referred to as Effectively Connected Income (ECI). Consider it “active” revenue. This includes earnings from a job you have in the United States or earnings from a company you actively run there. Rental income from a U.S. property, which you can frequently choose to categorize as ECI, is the most typical example for investors.…
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