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Many USA Tax Deadlines Approaching
Friday, April 10, 2009 (669 reads)


As most exPats know, they get an automatic extension to file their US Federal income tax returns if they are out of the USA on 15 April.  The taxpayer simply attaches a statement to their return stating that they were out of the country and are using the automatic extension.  However, that is only a 60 day delay in filing the paperwork not paying any tax due.  But, should you happen to be visiting the USA on tax day the extension does not apply. To get a full six month extension, you must formally apply and file Form 4868, which you can do online and can be done at any time prior to and including 15th April.



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Panamá taxes
Friday, April 10, 2009 (603 reads)


Recently a World Bank analysis of tax laws ranked Panamá among the worst in the Western world for ease of filing and clarity of the tax rules.  So don’t be surprised if a ‘simple tax return’ turns out not to be so simple, and therefore more expensive to have prepared than you would expect based on your experience in another country.   Here are a few of the relevant items.

 

 Who must file:



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Tax Filing Deadlines
Friday, April 10, 2009 (554 reads)


Due dates:

 For exPats the income tax filing requirements include both Panamá law and USA law and the dates are similar, but not identical.   Regular Panamá income tax forms are due 15 March for individuals and 31 March for corporations.  The due dates of the returns are the deadline for filing either the return or a 90 day extension.


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