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First time filing from abroad- TurboTax and Questions
« on: January 11, 2019, 08:41:13 PM »
Hello everyone, I just had a few questions regarding filing for this tax year.
Firstly, from January to June 2018 I was employed in the states, I arrived in the UK on June 29th, 2018 on a Fiancee visa. I got married in August and havent been employed in the UK due to the visa restriction. I also just recently applied to get my name on my social security changed after my spousal got approved a few weeks ago. [and I finally got my passport back, yay!]
First question being, Do I need to fill out Form 2350 asking for an extension in order to pass the residency test eventhough I havent worked since I arrived? If so, second to that would be, does the 330 days of living here to pass the residency test start at when I arrived here on my fiancee visa, or when my spousal was granted? [Dec. 19th, 2018]

I have used TurboTax for the last 6 years and was hoping to use the program again, but found out I need to send off the paper copy to the states since my husband does not have a Social Security Number. It wont let continue if I dont put one in. Has anyone else had to send the paper copy to Austin,TX {I beleive), and which mail service should be used?
I was reading up on how you need a US bank account and need to pay by credit card for the service, and eventhough I do have a joint US savings account with my mum, and still have a US credit card open, they are both in my maiden name. Because of them being in my maiden name im worried that they will not process the return.
I was wondering if anyone knows if I could bypass that and use my Transferwise US Balance bank details and just have the money routed there? My transferwise account has my updated name, and would make it easy to convert the $ into £.

Sorry if that was long winded, I just don't want to screw this up.
::UK: Fiance Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: MA-USA
Online Application Date: March 6, 2018
Biometrics Date: March 12, 2018
Application Received UKVI: March 15, 2018
Decision Made Email: June 12, 2018 [60 Business Days from Received Email]
Visa APPROVED! June 14th,2018
Married Aug. 30th 2018 <3
FLR [M]: Filed Nov. 9th 2018
FLR [M] Approved: Dec.19th, 2018 [BRP Exp. June 19th, 2021]
2nd FLR [M]: Filed May 23rd,2021 [Biometrics-June18th, 2021]
2nd FLR [M]: Approved: July 16th,2021 [BRP Exp. Feb. 12th, 2024]
ILR to Dual Citizenship]: - - -


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Re: First time filing from abroad- TurboTax and Questions
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2019, 07:42:48 AM »
Great question. My main tip is to remain calm as you explore your next steps. A US income tax return for 2018 is required to be filed with the IRS by US taxpayers if worldwide income and gains exceed just $5 (!) (married filing separate), $400 (self-employed), $12,000 (single) or $24,000 (married filing jointly). If needed, a US income tax return for 2018 is due to be filed by 17 June 2019; but can easily be extended until 16 December 2019 if necessary by filing an IRS Form 4868 by 17 June - followed by writing a letter to the IRS by 15 October 2018.  An FBAR for 2018 must, however, if needed be filed with the US Treasury by 15 October 2019


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