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Toast and Kimchee
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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 Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject: Mail/Legal Address |
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First of all, I apologize if this topic is on the wrong forum, but it is concerned with living in Korea, in general.
That being said, how does one get mail here after moving out of their native country? Do they even get mail?
For native U.S. members, do you have your legal address changed with the IRS at some point? Do you still have to file a federal income tax report with the IRS annually?
Just curious how these worked, especially after one has been out of their native country for few years. |
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Sine qua non
Joined: 18 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:21 am Post subject: Re: Mail/Legal Address |
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| bauerke wrote: |
| how does one get mail here after moving out of their native country? Do they even get mail? |
Nope. After you leave the U.S., the postmaster takes all the mail that comes to your previous address and throws it into the trash can at the end of his counter.
But, as for me, I maintain a post office box and my kind, dear father checks it every so often and the packages up all of the credit card applications that came and sends them to me so I can tear them up n throw them away. That box is my address of record for just about everything (bank, stockbroker and IRS included), except my driver's license.
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| For native U.S. members, do you have your legal address changed with the IRS at some point? Do you still have to file a federal income tax report with the IRS annually? |
The IRS knows of my foreign status due to the 2555 form I fill out with my tax return (you know you automatically get 2 extra months to fill out your tax return if you live overseas, right? Just write "Taxpayer Abroad" at the top of your 1040; plus add the 2 additional months if you file a request for an automatic extension, and your tax return doesn't need to be mailed until mid-August!).
Yes, you have to file an annual tax return. Death and taxes are two certainties in life. By the way, the good news was that you can have four extra months to file your U.S. tax return. The bad news is that you now are required to also file a Korean tax return every year.
By the way, can anyone delineate the quick and easy way to file a Korean tax return? I'd really appreciate your help before the national police haul me away for tax delinquency. |
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jeffkim1972
Joined: 10 Jan 2007
Location: Mokpo
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:45 am Post subject: |
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All first class mail can be forwarded anywhere in the world by the USPS. This includes bank and credit card statements. I receive all first class here in Mokpo.
My question would be.
Can you use a PO box as a billing address for your bank accounts?
I'm still using my last address, although i don't live there anymore. |
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oneofthesarahs
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Location: Sacheon City
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 5:39 am Post subject: |
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That's what parents are for. 
I just listed them as my permanent address for all my bills, and they forward anything along to me that is important. |
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Toast and Kimchee
Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:06 am Post subject: |
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Yes, you have to file an annual tax return. Death and taxes are two certainties in life. By the way, the good news was that you can have four extra months to file your U.S. tax return. The bad news is that you now are required to also file a Korean tax return every year.
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Are you kidding me? I guess I need to look for a U.S. tax thread somewhere on here. Also, I thought the the Korean taxes were already deducted from your paycheck so why would you have to file a tax return?
What gives? |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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| jeffkim1972 wrote: |
| All first class mail can be forwarded anywhere in the world by the USPS. This includes bank and credit card statements. I receive all first class here in Mokpo. |
Really? You are using the USPS? That would be great if it's true, but I can't find confirmation anywhere.
Options for Receiving Mail
Premium Forwarding Service
1. PFS is available only to and from domestic addresses, not including APOs, FPOs and other destinations requiring a Customs Declaration such as ZIP Code 969. |
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jeffkim1972
Joined: 10 Jan 2007
Location: Mokpo
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| jeffkim1972 wrote: |
| All first class mail can be forwarded anywhere in the world by the USPS. This includes bank and credit card statements. I receive all first class here in Mokpo. |
Really? You are using the USPS? That would be great if it's true, but I can't find confirmation anywhere.
Options for Receiving Mail
Premium Forwarding Service
1. PFS is available only to and from domestic addresses, not including APOs, FPOs and other destinations requiring a Customs Declaration such as ZIP Code 969. |
Yes, it's true. If you're in Korea, ask someone to fill out one of those address forwarding cards. You can fill out a foreign address as well. I at first inquired about getting a PO Box, bu the woman told me, not necessary, just forward it, even if it's a foreign address. And it's free. |
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