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About John Stancil, CPA
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I can answer questions on personal income taxes, partnerships, and some corporate income taxes. I can deal with some state tax questions. Limited gift and estate tax questions. I am also familiar with ministerial and church tax reporting issues. I teach tax and accounting at a small church-related college. Sales taxes and property taxes are state and local issues so I am not likely be be able to give you an in depth answer on those types of taxes. I have maintained a part time tax practice for over 30 years. I am a member of the AICPA, National Society of Tax Professionals, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
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I hold a doctorate in Accounting, and four professional certifications: CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA. I passed all certification examinations on the first attempt, and received honorable mention for my scores on the CIA exam. I write a monthly tax column for the local newspaper.
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You are here: Experts > Business > Corporate Law > Tax Law (Questions About Taxes) > U.S. taxes when working for the U.N
Expert: John Stancil, CPA
Date: 7/13/2008
Subject: U.S. taxes when working for the U.N
Question
If I were to work for the United Nations overseas for a period of a few years (i.e.Vienna) what tax considerations should I keep in mind? I'm a U.S. citizen. Do I still have to pay U.S. fed taxes? Any state (i.e. CA) taxes? Do I also have to pay taxes in the country I'll be working? Thanks in advance for the work you do.
Answer
Albert,
Thanks for your question.
As a U. S. citizen you are liable for income taxes on all your worldwide income, so the earnings would be taxable. However, there is a foreign earned income exclusion that excludes up to $85,700 from taxation when you meet the physical presence test. This requires that you be physically present in a foreign country for 330 days in any 12-month period.
State laws vary, but they tend to tax earnings if you were a resident of that state immediately prior to going overseas.
Depending on the country of residence you would be subject to tax in that country on your earnings.
Hope this helps.
John Stancil, CPA
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