Korean Job Discussion Forums

[MollyBloom]

I am in the US now, and told that this form is the only one I need to fill out. Is this true? Thanks:)

[bacasper]

For your whole life?

[Ut videam]

2555 must be filed WITH 1040, not in lieu of it.

[MollyBloom]

[daz1979]

Give them nothing! Just tell them you were travelling upon return to the UK! Not worth paying the �1,600 a year when they have no way to prove that you worked.

[MollyBloom]

I just filed everything and I don't owe or get anything. But it did take me about an hour. The language confuses me because sometimes the questions don't make any sense.

[Bibbitybop]

[hagwonnewbie]

There is a 2555ez that is a little simpler.

[gosia]

So we have to fill out the 1040 and 2555 (or 2555ez). But what about other years? I have not filed in three years and am wondering if I would use the same forms to do the other two years?

I went to the H&R Block guy in Itaewon, but he needs tons of paperwork that my old school simply won't give me...

Thanks

[xCustomx]

Did any of you include the money you made from teaching privates as part of your income? If I made $26,000 last year, but transfer more than that to my bank account back home, wouldn't it look a little strange to the IRS? (if they ever decided to audit me)

[spliff]

I haven't filed in over 20 yrs. What do you suggest. I don't want to loose out on my Social security.

[hagwonnewbie]

Your debt to the IRS may excede any SS benefits you would receive. I think you're f'ed, but I'm not a tax attorney. You could go seek advice from one, but they might be able to give you any better advice. Attorneys don't know everything, and they cost a lot of money. If it were me, I would go ahead and file for the past 3 years, and pray that I'm not audited and/or accused of owing. I hope you have some records.

[spliff]

Hmmm...how do I file? When is the deadline?