This is a presentation I gave in Oslo in April, 2012. It covers the basic tax and financial reporting requirements for Americans living and working abroad.
At KLS, our goal is to make financial planning work for you like it never has before through innovative and solution-focused thinking - such as this blog. Here we present our thoughts on investment trends, patterns, opportunities, strategies and tactics. We invite you to contribute to the conversation.
The document summarizes international tax planning opportunities for individuals moving to or from the United States. It discusses pre-arrival planning strategies like realizing income, undertaking asset transactions, and establishing foreign trusts before becoming a US tax resident. It also covers US taxation of residents and nonresidents, US reporting requirements for foreign accounts/entities, and estate planning techniques.
The document summarizes 2010 cross-border tax updates for the US and Canada. On the US side, it discusses PFIC reporting requirements, foreign bank account reporting, tax rate changes including the healthcare bill, and the voluntary disclosure process. For Canada, it covers foreign tax credit generators, taxable Canadian property rule changes, tax avoidance transactions, and stock option changes. Quebec may serve as a model for federal tax changes.
The Myths & Realities Of Estate Planning 2009cpwalmsley
In this presentation I debunk some common misconceptions with estate planning. This knowledge and more is available to my clients. Audio will soon be added.
This document summarizes key considerations for investing in US real estate as a non-resident. It discusses common ownership structures like personal, corporate, and limited liability partnerships. It also outlines tax implications such as withholding taxes, income and capital gains taxes, and estate taxes that vary based on the ownership structure. Legal liability also differs between personal and corporate ownership. Overall, proper planning and structuring is important to maximize tax savings and protect investments in US real estate as a non-resident.
US Expatriate Tax Presentation given in Puerto Vallarta and Melaque Mexico for Americans living there concerning filing FBAR forms, form 8938 and other required IRS foreign reporting forms by Don D. Nelson, Attorney, CPA. His website at www.taxmeless.com has a wealth of additional information
US Expat Taxes Explained is a summary overview of our new series about US Expatriate Tax Returns and have the components work. By Greenback Expat Tax Services
At KLS, our goal is to make financial planning work for you like it never has before through innovative and solution-focused thinking - such as this blog. Here we present our thoughts on investment trends, patterns, opportunities, strategies and tactics. We invite you to contribute to the conversation.
The document summarizes international tax planning opportunities for individuals moving to or from the United States. It discusses pre-arrival planning strategies like realizing income, undertaking asset transactions, and establishing foreign trusts before becoming a US tax resident. It also covers US taxation of residents and nonresidents, US reporting requirements for foreign accounts/entities, and estate planning techniques.
The document summarizes 2010 cross-border tax updates for the US and Canada. On the US side, it discusses PFIC reporting requirements, foreign bank account reporting, tax rate changes including the healthcare bill, and the voluntary disclosure process. For Canada, it covers foreign tax credit generators, taxable Canadian property rule changes, tax avoidance transactions, and stock option changes. Quebec may serve as a model for federal tax changes.
The Myths & Realities Of Estate Planning 2009cpwalmsley
In this presentation I debunk some common misconceptions with estate planning. This knowledge and more is available to my clients. Audio will soon be added.
This document summarizes key considerations for investing in US real estate as a non-resident. It discusses common ownership structures like personal, corporate, and limited liability partnerships. It also outlines tax implications such as withholding taxes, income and capital gains taxes, and estate taxes that vary based on the ownership structure. Legal liability also differs between personal and corporate ownership. Overall, proper planning and structuring is important to maximize tax savings and protect investments in US real estate as a non-resident.
US Expatriate Tax Presentation given in Puerto Vallarta and Melaque Mexico for Americans living there concerning filing FBAR forms, form 8938 and other required IRS foreign reporting forms by Don D. Nelson, Attorney, CPA. His website at www.taxmeless.com has a wealth of additional information
US Expat Taxes Explained is a summary overview of our new series about US Expatriate Tax Returns and have the components work. By Greenback Expat Tax Services
For the last 6 years, Greece has been a country burdened with bad debt and the threat of default on loans that will take more than a few generations to pay back. During that time, the economy has failed to improve, and again Greece is potentially on the verge of defaulting on its loan obligations, and leaving the European Union.
Rowbotham & Company is a full-service CPA firm with offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The firm provides audit, accounting, and domestic and international tax services to individuals and businesses. The document outlines key tax changes under the new tax act and answers international tax questions, including reporting requirements for foreign accounts and trusts. It also discusses strategies for expatriation and estate/gift tax planning.
The document summarizes the key estate planning impacts of the 2010 Tax Relief Act. It discusses the $5 million estate tax exemption for 2010 deaths, the ability to elect no estate tax for 2010, and implications of carrying over the decedent's basis instead of a step up. It also outlines gift and GST tax changes, the reunified $5 million exemption starting in 2011, and planning strategies in light of the new laws.
The document discusses New York State's estate tax laws and how they can negatively impact residents. It notes that while exemption amounts for the estate tax are rising, the details are problematic. Specifically, New York has one of the lowest exemptions and highest tax rates of any state with an estate tax. The marginal tax rate can be as high as 164% for estates just over the basic exclusion amount. It is important for residents to be aware of their state's estate tax laws and how planning is needed to minimize taxes and keep assets in the family.
The document discusses the tax benefits available through the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission (EDC) program. It provides that EDC beneficiaries can receive a 90% reduction in federal income tax and are exempt from various other taxes. Clearwater Consulting Concepts is an EDC beneficiary and provides benefits to the USVI economy through hiring local employees, purchasing goods and services locally, and charitable contributions. It offers management services and resources to limited partners who participate in the EDC program. Examples are given comparing the tax benefits for an individual limited partner versus a USVI C corporation limited partner.
Tax lien certificates are a centuries-old investment vehicle that allows investors to purchase liens on properties with delinquent taxes. If a property owner fails to pay their annual property taxes, the local government can place a lien on the property and sell tax lien certificates to immediately collect revenue. The purchaser of a certificate receives the lien and interest, and gets the property title if taxes go unpaid for an extended time. Thousands of properties change hands each year this way. Tax lien certificates offer a safe and secure investment because the local government handles the process and guarantees payment of the original investment plus interest.
This document discusses the high costs of the COVID-19 pandemic to individuals, families, businesses, and the nation. It estimates the total US GDP loss from the pandemic at $1 trillion and job losses at 7 million. Individual families face costs of illness, debt, and lost work and education. Businesses saw a 25% drop in growth in the second quarter of 2020. The document suggests the losses were partly due to the pandemic and partly due to existing issues like the Libor rate scandal. It calls for new systems and leadership to address these problems and protect people.
Between 2002 and 2011, developing countries lost nearly $6 billion due to illicit financial flows according to Global Financial Integrity. Honduras is particularly affected, with an estimated $31.5 billion lost over the same period, amounting to 20% of its GDP. This money lost to activities like money laundering, trade misinvoicing, and tax evasion has severely impacted Honduras' ability to provide public services and invest in development, keeping many citizens in poverty. While Honduras and international organizations have made some efforts to reduce illicit financial flows through new laws and enforcement, corruption continues to enable criminal networks and strip the country of critical resources.
U.S. Taxes for foreign investors buying in ChicagoDerren Joseph
This document provides an overview of US taxes for non-US persons investing in US real estate. It discusses that taxes can have federal, state, and local/city components. An LLC is generally recommended for asset protection and tax benefits compared to personal ownership. Federal taxes include income tax on rental income at graduated rates up to 37% for individuals and 21% for corporations, as well as capital gains tax of 0-20% for individuals and 21% for corporations. Illinois state income tax is at 3.75-4.95% and Chicago charges a real property transfer tax of $5.25 per $500 of property value. Estate taxes also apply federally and by some states. Annual tax compliance typically costs $800-
This document discusses retirement and estate planning. It covers topics like planning for retirement needs, saving for retirement through personal accounts, employer-sponsored plans, and government programs. Specific retirement tools covered include IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, Social Security, estate planning documents like wills and trusts, and taxes on estates. The overall document provides an overview of key considerations and options for retirement and estate planning.
The document discusses personal financial success and provides steps to achieve it. It defines financial success as having enough cash flow to support one's lifestyle through work income and retirement investments. It identifies obstacles like debt and lack of financial education. The four steps are: 1) maximize cash flow by correcting tax withholding, 2) maximize deductions to minimize taxes, 3) eliminate debt to free up cash flow, and 4) invest freed up cash flow for long-term wealth building and retirement. Upcoming seminars are also noted.
This document discusses personal financial success and provides steps to achieve it. It defines financial success as having enough cash flow to support one's lifestyle through work income and retirement investments. It identifies obstacles like lack of education, debt, and taxes. It then provides four steps: 1) maximize cash flow by correcting tax withholding, 2) maximize deductions to minimize taxes, 3) eliminate debt to free up cash flow, and 4) invest freed-up cash flow for long-term wealth building and retirement. The key is leveraging extra cash flow from the first three steps into investments over decades to attain significant wealth.
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On Thursday, June 23, 2016, British citizens voted in favor of exiting the European Union (EU). The referendum passed by a surprisingly wide margin of 51.9% to 48.1% with turnout exceeding 70% of eligible voters.
The Culprit Is All Of Us By Ss Powell BarronsScott Powell
The government's involvement led to the economic crisis, not a lack of regulation. While the Bush administration made mistakes, deregulation was not one of them. In fact, many new financial regulations were passed during this time. The crisis was caused by a shift away from individual responsibility towards programs with implicit government backing, like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac taking on risky subprime loans. Warnings about the risks created by these government sponsored entities went unheeded. Both political parties and all levels of government contributed to the problems through their actions.
This document provides an overview of Roth IRA conversions. It discusses the advantages of Roth IRAs like tax-free qualified distributions and no required minimum distributions. It also covers eligibility requirements for conversions, the tax implications of conversions, and examples showing the potential benefits of conversions for both original account holders and beneficiaries.
Big John, a U.S. citizen living in the Philippines, must file several IRS forms to report his foreign income and bank accounts. These include Form 1040 to report worldwide income, as well as FBAR and FATCA forms to disclose foreign bank accounts and financial assets. Failure to file these informational forms can result in penalties from the IRS, even if no tax is due. The presentation provides examples and thresholds for when these various forms are required.
Reporting Requirements for US Citizens with Foreign Assetsgppcpa
The presentation reviews the reporting requirements for US citizens with foreign assets and the remedies for non-compliance. You will view the appropriate tax forms needed for reporting, due dates and penalty amounts. Te difference between willful and non-willful will be explained.
Big John, a U.S. citizen living in the Philippines, must file several IRS forms to report his foreign income and bank accounts. These include Form 1040 to report worldwide income to the IRS. He may also need to file Form 1116 if he paid foreign taxes, and Forms 3520 or 3520-A to report any foreign trusts or corporations he has an interest in. Big John must file an FBAR if he has over $10,000 in foreign bank accounts, and may need to report foreign accounts under FATCA as well. Failure to file these informational forms can result in penalties from the IRS.
For the last 6 years, Greece has been a country burdened with bad debt and the threat of default on loans that will take more than a few generations to pay back. During that time, the economy has failed to improve, and again Greece is potentially on the verge of defaulting on its loan obligations, and leaving the European Union.
Rowbotham & Company is a full-service CPA firm with offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The firm provides audit, accounting, and domestic and international tax services to individuals and businesses. The document outlines key tax changes under the new tax act and answers international tax questions, including reporting requirements for foreign accounts and trusts. It also discusses strategies for expatriation and estate/gift tax planning.
The document summarizes the key estate planning impacts of the 2010 Tax Relief Act. It discusses the $5 million estate tax exemption for 2010 deaths, the ability to elect no estate tax for 2010, and implications of carrying over the decedent's basis instead of a step up. It also outlines gift and GST tax changes, the reunified $5 million exemption starting in 2011, and planning strategies in light of the new laws.
The document discusses New York State's estate tax laws and how they can negatively impact residents. It notes that while exemption amounts for the estate tax are rising, the details are problematic. Specifically, New York has one of the lowest exemptions and highest tax rates of any state with an estate tax. The marginal tax rate can be as high as 164% for estates just over the basic exclusion amount. It is important for residents to be aware of their state's estate tax laws and how planning is needed to minimize taxes and keep assets in the family.
The document discusses the tax benefits available through the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission (EDC) program. It provides that EDC beneficiaries can receive a 90% reduction in federal income tax and are exempt from various other taxes. Clearwater Consulting Concepts is an EDC beneficiary and provides benefits to the USVI economy through hiring local employees, purchasing goods and services locally, and charitable contributions. It offers management services and resources to limited partners who participate in the EDC program. Examples are given comparing the tax benefits for an individual limited partner versus a USVI C corporation limited partner.
Tax lien certificates are a centuries-old investment vehicle that allows investors to purchase liens on properties with delinquent taxes. If a property owner fails to pay their annual property taxes, the local government can place a lien on the property and sell tax lien certificates to immediately collect revenue. The purchaser of a certificate receives the lien and interest, and gets the property title if taxes go unpaid for an extended time. Thousands of properties change hands each year this way. Tax lien certificates offer a safe and secure investment because the local government handles the process and guarantees payment of the original investment plus interest.
This document discusses the high costs of the COVID-19 pandemic to individuals, families, businesses, and the nation. It estimates the total US GDP loss from the pandemic at $1 trillion and job losses at 7 million. Individual families face costs of illness, debt, and lost work and education. Businesses saw a 25% drop in growth in the second quarter of 2020. The document suggests the losses were partly due to the pandemic and partly due to existing issues like the Libor rate scandal. It calls for new systems and leadership to address these problems and protect people.
Between 2002 and 2011, developing countries lost nearly $6 billion due to illicit financial flows according to Global Financial Integrity. Honduras is particularly affected, with an estimated $31.5 billion lost over the same period, amounting to 20% of its GDP. This money lost to activities like money laundering, trade misinvoicing, and tax evasion has severely impacted Honduras' ability to provide public services and invest in development, keeping many citizens in poverty. While Honduras and international organizations have made some efforts to reduce illicit financial flows through new laws and enforcement, corruption continues to enable criminal networks and strip the country of critical resources.
U.S. Taxes for foreign investors buying in ChicagoDerren Joseph
This document provides an overview of US taxes for non-US persons investing in US real estate. It discusses that taxes can have federal, state, and local/city components. An LLC is generally recommended for asset protection and tax benefits compared to personal ownership. Federal taxes include income tax on rental income at graduated rates up to 37% for individuals and 21% for corporations, as well as capital gains tax of 0-20% for individuals and 21% for corporations. Illinois state income tax is at 3.75-4.95% and Chicago charges a real property transfer tax of $5.25 per $500 of property value. Estate taxes also apply federally and by some states. Annual tax compliance typically costs $800-
This document discusses retirement and estate planning. It covers topics like planning for retirement needs, saving for retirement through personal accounts, employer-sponsored plans, and government programs. Specific retirement tools covered include IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, Social Security, estate planning documents like wills and trusts, and taxes on estates. The overall document provides an overview of key considerations and options for retirement and estate planning.
The document discusses personal financial success and provides steps to achieve it. It defines financial success as having enough cash flow to support one's lifestyle through work income and retirement investments. It identifies obstacles like debt and lack of financial education. The four steps are: 1) maximize cash flow by correcting tax withholding, 2) maximize deductions to minimize taxes, 3) eliminate debt to free up cash flow, and 4) invest freed up cash flow for long-term wealth building and retirement. Upcoming seminars are also noted.
This document discusses personal financial success and provides steps to achieve it. It defines financial success as having enough cash flow to support one's lifestyle through work income and retirement investments. It identifies obstacles like lack of education, debt, and taxes. It then provides four steps: 1) maximize cash flow by correcting tax withholding, 2) maximize deductions to minimize taxes, 3) eliminate debt to free up cash flow, and 4) invest freed-up cash flow for long-term wealth building and retirement. The key is leveraging extra cash flow from the first three steps into investments over decades to attain significant wealth.
The “Brexit” Vote - Britain Votes To Leave the European UnionEmily Brown
On Thursday, June 23, 2016, British citizens voted in favor of exiting the European Union (EU). The referendum passed by a surprisingly wide margin of 51.9% to 48.1% with turnout exceeding 70% of eligible voters.
The Culprit Is All Of Us By Ss Powell BarronsScott Powell
The government's involvement led to the economic crisis, not a lack of regulation. While the Bush administration made mistakes, deregulation was not one of them. In fact, many new financial regulations were passed during this time. The crisis was caused by a shift away from individual responsibility towards programs with implicit government backing, like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac taking on risky subprime loans. Warnings about the risks created by these government sponsored entities went unheeded. Both political parties and all levels of government contributed to the problems through their actions.
This document provides an overview of Roth IRA conversions. It discusses the advantages of Roth IRAs like tax-free qualified distributions and no required minimum distributions. It also covers eligibility requirements for conversions, the tax implications of conversions, and examples showing the potential benefits of conversions for both original account holders and beneficiaries.
Big John, a U.S. citizen living in the Philippines, must file several IRS forms to report his foreign income and bank accounts. These include Form 1040 to report worldwide income, as well as FBAR and FATCA forms to disclose foreign bank accounts and financial assets. Failure to file these informational forms can result in penalties from the IRS, even if no tax is due. The presentation provides examples and thresholds for when these various forms are required.
Reporting Requirements for US Citizens with Foreign Assetsgppcpa
The presentation reviews the reporting requirements for US citizens with foreign assets and the remedies for non-compliance. You will view the appropriate tax forms needed for reporting, due dates and penalty amounts. Te difference between willful and non-willful will be explained.
Big John, a U.S. citizen living in the Philippines, must file several IRS forms to report his foreign income and bank accounts. These include Form 1040 to report worldwide income to the IRS. He may also need to file Form 1116 if he paid foreign taxes, and Forms 3520 or 3520-A to report any foreign trusts or corporations he has an interest in. Big John must file an FBAR if he has over $10,000 in foreign bank accounts, and may need to report foreign accounts under FATCA as well. Failure to file these informational forms can result in penalties from the IRS.
This document summarizes how taxing wealthy individuals is changing globally due to increased scrutiny and enforcement efforts. Key points include:
- Media leaks of offshore bank accounts in 2013 triggered public outrage and government actions to target tax evasion by the wealthy.
- Since 2010, governments have increased taxes on high-income individuals through higher income tax rates, reducing tax relief on pensions, taxing dividends, introducing wealth taxes, and increasing taxes on inheritances and property.
- International cooperation on exchanging taxpayer information and enforcement efforts like the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act have reduced banking secrecy and increased disclosure requirements.
In 2010, Congress passed the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to address underreporting of income held by US taxpayers in foreign accounts. FATCA will basically require foreign financial institutions to either agree to provide the IRS with information about its US account holders or be subject to withholding taxes on their US source income. Join us for a one hour panel presentation on FATCA, including the policy and processes behind its implementation, an overview of the new law and practical compliance tips. Our panel of speakers includes: Roger Royse, Royse Law Firm Mary Kopczynski, J.D./Ph.D., CEO, Eight of Nine Consulting, LLC Richard Hinton, Seconded Partner, KPMG LLP
FBAR and US Taxes for Expatriates - Intercam Presentation , Ixtapa, MexicoDon Nelson Tax Attorney
- US citizens living abroad, including in Mexico, are required to file US tax returns and report foreign financial accounts over $10,000. Failure to do so can result in penalties.
- There are tax treaties between the US and Mexico to exchange tax information. The IRS is increasing audits of US expatriates due to inaccurate filings. It's important for expats to properly report all foreign income and assets.
- Expats have options if they have not filed previously, including streamlined filing programs. Filing past returns or disclosures without penalties is possible in some cases. Proper filing and documentation is important to avoid audits.
This document provides information about a seminar on U.S. taxation issues for expatriates presented by AmCham Bahrain. The guest speaker, Stuart Horwich, is a U.S. attorney who has extensive experience advising international clients on U.S. tax issues. The seminar covered topics such as U.S. citizens' tax liability regardless of residence, income tax rates and brackets, exclusions for earned and housing income abroad, reporting of foreign bank accounts, and options for non-filers to become compliant.
In this powerpoint presentation, tax attorney Mike DeBlis discusses the mechanics of FATCA, the ripple effect that this law has had on those with unreported foreign assets, and why it is one of the most controversial laws that no one has ever even heard about.
This document discusses various tax forms and concepts related to taxes. It begins by comparing the 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ tax forms, noting that a single student would typically use the 1040EZ form. It then discusses the purpose of the W-2 form, noting that employers use it to report wages and taxes withheld from paychecks to employees. The document also discusses the differences between federal and state taxes, noting that federal taxes apply to all US citizens while state taxes depend on where one lives, works, and invests.
The document discusses current issues in international accounting, including differences between countries' accounting standards, and efforts toward harmonization and convergence. It notes that historically, accounting grew up differently in different countries, leading to considerable differences. For example, some countries allow reporting assets at market value while others do not. It then examines some of the key causes of these differences, such as countries' legal systems, tax systems, providers of capital, national culture, and historical factors. Finally, it discusses ongoing efforts toward harmonizing and converging standards to increase comparability between countries' financial statements.
The document discusses current issues in international accounting including differences between countries' accounting standards, efforts toward harmonization, and convergence of standards. It notes that historically accounting grew independently in different countries, resulting in considerable differences. Major factors influencing these differences include a country's legal system, taxation practices, capital providers, culture, and historical events. International organizations are working to reduce differences and increase comparability through harmonization and convergence. Critics argue convergence has limitations but supporters believe it will increase transparency and reduce costs for global businesses.
The document discusses current issues in international accounting including differences between countries' accounting standards, efforts toward harmonization, and convergence of standards. It notes that historically accounting grew independently in different countries, resulting in considerable differences. Major factors influencing these differences include a country's legal system, taxation practices, capital providers, culture, and historical events. International organizations are working to reduce differences and increase comparability through harmonization and convergence. Critics argue convergence has limitations and may not suit all countries.
Provides an overview of the reseach of Ghosh and Ramakrishnan on current account deficits: what they are, how they are measured and whether they matter.
15 01-15 everything you wanted to know about going to jailBruce Givner
This document provides an overview of criminal tax laws and penalties for tax evasion and related offenses. It discusses the differences between tax avoidance and tax evasion, outlines several key tax crimes statutes including sections 7201 for tax evasion, 7202 for failure to collect or pay over taxes, 7203 for willful failure to file a return or pay tax, and 7206 for false tax returns. It also provides examples of cases charged under these statutes and defenses that can be raised. The document is intended to help explain what types of conduct could lead to criminal prosecution for tax problems.
Three key financial terms expatriates should know to manage their finances are:
1) FATCA requires reporting of foreign assets over certain thresholds and penalties for noncompliance.
2) FBAR requires reporting of foreign bank accounts if balances exceed $10,000.
3) CRS is an automatic exchange of financial account information between countries for tax purposes.
This document provides an overview and summary of Canada-U.S. cross-border tax issues presented by Alpesh Joshi, CA, CPA. It discusses the services provided by AJPCA related to cross-border tax compliance, international tax, and consulting. It highlights some key impacts of the new fifth protocol to the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty, including changes to the definition of permanent establishment and treatment of hybrid entities. It also covers issues like foreign bank reporting requirements, obtaining an ITIN number, and nexus for U.S. income and sales tax purposes. The presentation aims to make bankers aware of common cross-border tax concerns faced by individuals and corporations.
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Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
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4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
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5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
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6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
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7. What is Prometheus?
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8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
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10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
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11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
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12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
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Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
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Americans abroad taxes and global financial accountability - awc-ff-april 2012
1. Americans abroad: Taxes &
Rising Global Financial
Accountability
A presentation for the Fireside Forum,
American Women’s Club of Oslo,Norway
April 23, 2012
JUNE EDVENSON, AMERICAN ATTORNEY
EDVENSON CONSULTING
2. Rising Global Financial Accountability
Problem
Individuals and companies try to reduce their tax
burden at a time when governments need the funds
for necessary services, infrastructure and investment.
Needs
A ’level playing field’ for global financial accountability
Greater transparency of transactions across borders
Regulations that reduce the risk of advantage-seeking
behaviors
3. Rising Global Financial Accountability
Goals
To share the burden of taxation
For the benefit of the public
For use for public and social causes.
Directions
To reduce bribery and corruption
Brought about by lack of transparency
In financial transactions
Of all types and stripes.
4. Financial Accountability in the News
a few recent examples . . .
1. Swiss banks and UBS case
2. SWIFT system and Iranian trade sanctions
3. Greece, internal fraud and corruption
4. Italy, internal fraud and corruption
5. Multi-lateral pressures for internal control,
transparency and accountability
5. Accountability & Americans abroad
Impact
Americans must report their foreign income and taxes (and
U.S. Income) to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
More recent requirements include sharing information on the
balance in foreign bank accounts & foreign securities
Effects vary in different countries
In Norway, our high tax rate means we usually would not owe
tax to the U.S. after reporting.
Ex: In France, their lower tax
rate affects Americans who
may owe tax to the U.S.
6. American Reactions
Anger: Why me?
Confusion: What must I do? Am I in trouble?
Resentment: I shouldn’t owe the U.S; I don’t live
there.
Other Responses:
Ex: Renunciation of U.S. citizenship
Ex: Advice by the Taxpayer Advocate Service
Lobbying
Options (2): Comply or revoke your citizenship
7. American Filing Requirements
IRS Personal Income Tax Forms
American citizenship
Dual citizenship would not affect the duty to file
American citizenship requires one to file with the IRS
If a person is behind, file the 3 prior years plus the current year
Minimum income that requires filing personal income forms:
Single:
(2011): Under 65, $9,500; over 65: $10,950
Married filing separately (2011): $3,700
(Convert 2011 NOK to dollars by dividing by 5.6022)
Resources:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf
8. Bank Information Filing Requirements
FBAR – Report of Foreign Bank and Financial
Accounts
Form TDF 90-22.1: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-
pdf/f90221.pdf
Form 8938 – Statement of Specified Foreign
Financial Assets
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8938.pdf
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8938.pdf
9. FBAR Process and Goals
Who must file?
You send this to Dept. of Treasury if you have the equivalent of at
least a total of $10,000 in a foreign bank account that year. This
includes control or rights to access that account. It also includes
options, funds, annuities, securities and insurances.
What information must one file?
For each account:
The name and address of your bank/security/other financial
institution
The account number and name(s) on the account
The highest balance in the account in the given year
10. Form 8938 Process and Goals
Who must file?
You only file it if (1) you have to file an income tax return for that
year, even if your foreign assets meet the minimum amount to be
reported on the form, and (2) your assets total are over the
amount at end of year: For 2011: $200,000 single or married
filing separate, and $400,000 married filing jointly.
What information must one file?
This goes with your income tax return to the IRS. It includes:
For each account:
The name and address of your bank/security/other financial
institution
The account number and name(s) on the account
The balance ’range’ in the account in the given year
11. Two Americans with foreign assets
The slacker, an example: The honest hard-worker:
Lives in Miami Lives & works in Norway
Makes money in the U.S. Pays large income taxes
he can send abroad to Norway
Sends it to a Cayman Reports to the IRS
Islands bank. Does not owe tax to the
Does not declare it in the U.S.
U.S. for tax
12. Looking to the future
Positive Consequences Unavoidable Results
Larger tax collections Americans overseas
from persons who should experience a seemingly
pay tax unfair reporting burden:
Less avoidance of tax Difficult forms
liability among ex-pats Scary deadlines
Creates a model for other Lack of ease to understand
nations to follow Forces those with no
Begins to level the playing resulting payment
field and close gaps in obligation to produce
accountability caused by time-consuming reports to
national borders the U.S. government
13. Making the right decision
Ethics in a shrinking world
Cosmopolitanism – making the world better for all.
Justice and re-distribution of wealth
Works to reduce financial market burdens on the poor
Globalization means a more equitable distribution of wealth.
The role of personal responsibility
Consequentialism: What is the result?
’Doing the right thing’: Following the law.
Virtue ethics: Being a ’good’ person.