Anouk Smit is a results-oriented and empathetic Team Manager at Americans Overseas. She has years of work experience in managing customer-facing teams within different companies and from different roles.
After years of enjoying working at an online company, Anouk was looking for a new job, working environment, and challenge where she could start making a difference for people; in service, knowledge, and real help.
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Anouk is dedicated to helping Americans living abroad meet their tax obligations in an organized manner and avoid unnecessary double tax payments. Her results-oriented approach and empathetic nature ensure that the team can provide clients with the best possible support, tailored to their personal situation.
Maintaining the partner network, sensing what is happening in the market, and providing the right information enables Anouk and her team to connect clients with the right US tax advisor. Tax advisers who can provide tailor-made solutions for their tax returns.
Combining the right knowledge and skills and remaining curious about the needs of others creates synergy that leads to optimal results. This approach energises me. Personally, I am driven by a desire to understand and the conviction that there is always room for improvement.
In her role as Team Manager, Anouk leads the customer service team and ensures that all processes run smoothly. She helps customers with specific questions and guides them through the entire process with personal attention and human service. Anouk is not satisfied until every customer has received the help and information they need to make informed choices and fulfill their tax obligations without stress. A satisfied client who is well-informed and knows how to find us for subsequent questions is the ultimate goal.
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.
Read more... about Are there any special tax forms required for US citizens living abroad?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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