Amanda has always had a strong interest in helping and connecting people. This interest was strengthened when she discovered the complex tax issues facing American citizens abroad. Keeping herself well-informed and providing pragmatic assistance with her team, Amanda helps thousands of duped Americans every year.
Amanda van Ede is the dedicated Team Manager at Americans Overseas, with many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge within the organization. With a strong commitment to helping U.S. citizens abroad with their tax obligations, Amanda plays a crucial role in ensuring each client receives the support and guidance they need.
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Amanda has developed her knowledge and skills by working in various customer-facing positions at multiple companies. At Americans Overseas, she gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by “accidental Americans.” Her empathetic approach, process-oriented approach, and attention to detail have earned her an impressive average rating from satisfied clients. Amanda’s expertise and passion for helping others make her an invaluable asset to the team and the client.
Getting to the bottom of U.S. tax laws can be quite overwhelming, especially if you didn’t even know you were dealing with them. At Americans Overseas, we make every effort to make this process as smooth and stress-free as possible, with personalized support for each client.
As Team Manager, Amanda van Ede feels very committed to the organization. On a daily basis, she and her team help customers with specific questions and guide them through the entire process with personal attention and human service. Amanda continues to improve the process so that the burden on the customer is limited and hopefully not perceived as a burden in the future. In her heart, she hopes that no one is unnecessarily surprised by banks or governments around the FATCA file anymore and that citizens are well informed so they can make their own considered choices. She is not ready until everyone affected is given the help and information they need.
Understanding the US tax system, the obligations and all the additional terms can be difficult. Especially if one lives outside of America. Is your question not answered? Contact us.
U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live abroad are generally required to file a federal income tax return and pay taxes on their worldwide income
Read more... about Who is required to file taxes in the US?Yes, US citizens are required to file taxes on their worldwide income, regardless of where they are living.
Read more... about Do US citizens living abroad still have to file taxes in the US?Received an American check? You can cash your check in the following ways: cash the check at your own bank, transfer to another person (endorsement), cash checks using an online service or cash the check by another bank.
Read more... about How can I cash my US check?US citizens living abroad may be required to file Form 2555 and/or Form 1116 to claim the foreign-earned income exclusion.
FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) filing is the requirement for certain U.S. individuals and entities to report their foreign financial accounts to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of Treasury. The FBAR filing requirement applies to U.S. persons who have a financial interest in, or signature authority over, one or more foreign financial accounts, if the aggregate value of those accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year.
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