Podcast of US Tax Meeting in Vaud

News Update: IRS extends the voluntary disclosure deadline to 15 October 2009 from 23 September 2009

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On August 31st, 65 Americans attended the Dems Abroad Vaud meeting on US taxes in Lully. To listen to a podcast of the full meeting, click on the image below.

Speakers (L-R): Jonathan Lachowitz, Geoffrey DeHaven, David Hirsberg

At times, the sound quality is too low to hear questions from the audience. (file is iPod/iPhone compatible!)

If you would like to contact our guest speakers, contact details are below. (Click on their names for their email address and company to be linked to their website)

Geoffrey DeHaven, Enrolled Agent & US Certified Financial Planner (TM), US Tax Abroad with 19 years experience as a US tax planner. Based in Brussels - Tel. +32 11 58 92 61

David Hirsberg, Partner of Withers LLP specializing in US tax law based in Geneva - Tel +41 22 593 7777

Jonathan Lachowitz, Certified Financial Planner (TM) and Investment Advisor, White Lighthouse based in Lausanne - Tel. +41 22 548 1431

Click here for copy of Jonathan Lachowitz' presentation in which you will find very helpful information.

Need the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts FBAR form (TD F 90-22.1)? Download it here. It must be mailed back to U.S. Department of Treasury and arrive (not postmarked) by 23 September 2009 with a note explaining why it is late (deadline was 30 June but extension permitted until 23 Sept. 2009).

Read a clear explanation about your options.

UPDATED INFORMATION: Read the written answers to questions sent to us by email before the meeting. Many thanks to Geoff DeHaven for taking the time to answer them.

Summary of U.S. Tax information
This compilation was put together by our member, Susan Stuber, based on these two tax information meetings as well as interviews and correspondence with, chiefly, Geoffrey DeHaven. It is meant as a guideline to your most pressing questions; if you desire further information, there are footnotes to guide you to the relevant web links. At the end of the day, however, you will be well-advised to have a tax advisor who is versed in U.S. tax regulation.