Filing taxes can be a complex process involving different rules and stipulations for American citizens living outside of the United States. What do Americans citizens living abroad need to know about US taxes? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Nathalie Goldstein to talk about expat taxes for Americans living outside the United States. Nathalie is the founder and CEO of MyExpatTaxes. As an IRS Enrolled Agent, she specializes in US expat taxes, helping the 9 million Americans like herself living abroad required to file US taxes based on citizenship-based taxation. Lis ..read more

Supporting gender equality within the global tax accounting and legal industries is essential. This month, female representation takes on even more meaning, as it is Women's History Month.  What is the importance of gender equality within the tax profession? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Kate Barton to talk about gender equality in the tax profession. Kate is EY Global Vice Chair - Tax, where she oversees all aspects of EY’s tax strategy and operations, people development, client relations, quality control, risk management, thought leadership, knowledge, an ..read more

Recently, Americans have experienced rising prices. But when it comes to economic inflation, how does this affect the taxes you are expected to pay? How could the impact of inflation affect your tax bill? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Tim Speiss to talk about the impact of inflation and rising prices on taxes in 2022. Tim is the CPA and partner of EisnerAmper LLC's wealth advisory group. He has over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive tax planning and related investment, compensation, and financial planning services. Listen to Kelly and Tim discuss ta ..read more

Over the past few years, the IRS has increased its compliance and enforcement efforts focused on payment transactions between US and foreign persons. However, these new information reporting requirements for compliance can be confusing and intimidating for taxpayers. What changes has the IRS made to tax information reporting requirements? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Tara Ferris to talk about the new requirements for tax compliance. Tara is a Principal in the Financial Services Office of Ernst & Young LLP. In this role, Tara advises multinational financial ..read more

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world seems to be finally recovering. The global economy has rebounded, and the global GDP is projected to increase. But is this growth rate substantial, or could global economic resistance have adverse effects on those in the tax field? What could global economic resistance mean for tax professionals? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Kathryn Kaminsky to talk about global economic trends and their effects on tax professionals. Kathryn is Vice Chair - Trust Solutions Co-Leader of PwC. In this role she oversees the larges ..read more

This tax season has brought many changes to the Child Tax Credit. So what exactly do taxpayers need to know about the differences from last year to this year, and how will these alterations influence those the tax credit affects? What do people need to know about changes coming for the Child Tax Credit? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by David Newville and Gabriel Zucker to talk about the mechanics of these tax changes. David is Senior Program Director for Tax Benefits at Code for America. He has spent the last decade building financial security for low and moderate ..read more

Education become less affordable in recent years leading many to borrow student loan funds to support their education. Unfortunately, new borrowers often find it challenging to navigate the complex processes surrounding student loans and payments. What information do borrowers need to make wise student loan decisions? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Bobby Matson to talk about student loan debt. Bobby is the CEO of Payitoff, which provides technology solutions for producing positive financial outcomes for student loan borrowers. It was founded with the goals of str ..read more

The pandemic has brought on many societal changes in the last couple of years, and these changes have influenced the taxation process for U.S. citizens in 2022. What challenges and updates should people be aware of this tax season? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Amber Gray-Fenner to talk about the challenges brought on by the pandemic that are facing taxpayers and tax professionals this season. Amber is an enrolled agent and owner of Tax Therapy, LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Listen to Kelly and Amber discuss this tax season’s challenges: What does Amber think ..read more

With tax season starting, many taxpayers are considering the best ways to file their returns and prepare their tax documents. But, with so many methods and room for confusion, what knowledge should taxpayers have to make the process go smoothly? What information should taxpayers know to prepare themselves for this tax season? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Mark Steber to talk about everything that taxpayers should know and expect this tax season. Mark is a Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. Listen to Kelly and M ..read more

It comes as no surprise that recent events have had significant effects on the economy and businesses as a result. But with inflation causing soaring prices, many tax practitioners have experienced significant impacts on their professions. What challenges are tax practitioners experiencing in 2022, and how can they successfully navigate the effects on their professions? On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Tony Novak to talk about the impact of inflation on the tax practitioner profession. Tony is a serial small business entrepreneur in the Philadelphia area. He operat ..read more