Vietnam Rental Income Tax — Reporting Property Back Home Without Getting Taxed Twice
Vietnam rental income tax is due on Schedule E every year — Form 1116, not a treaty, is what stops you from paying it twice.
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Will and Estate Planning for Vietnamese Americans With Family Still in Vietnam
Without a US will, your assets go through probate by default. Naming a beneficiary who lives in Vietnam requires specific language most people skip.
Vietnamese American Tax Return Checklist — Documents to Gather Before Meeting Your CPA
A tax return checklist for self-employed Vietnamese Americans covering business records, foreign accounts, remittances, and Vietnam income for your CPA.
Dependent Care FSA for Vietnamese Dual-Income Families — Pre-Tax Money for Daycare
A dependent care FSA lets working parents set aside pre-tax dollars for daycare. Many Vietnamese dual-income couples with employer benefits skip it entirely.
Vietnamese Restaurant Owner Taxes — Food Cost, Labor, and Lease Deductions Explained
Restaurant tax deductions Vietnamese owners can claim for food cost, labor, rent, and equipment, plus a record system that survives an audit.
The Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction Most Vietnamese Business Owners Skip
Self-employed Vietnamese business owners can deduct their own health insurance premiums directly, yet many never realize this write-off exists separately.
FATCA and Vietnamese Bank Accounts — What Vietcombank Already Reported to the IRS
FATCA Vietnamese banks like Vietcombank already report US account holders to the IRS. Here is what that means and what to do next.
Section 179 Deduction for Vietnamese Business Equipment — Deducting the Full Cost in Year One
New salon chairs, kitchen equipment, or computers can often be fully deducted the year you buy them instead of depreciated over several years.
Vietnamese American Small Business — Top 5 IRS Audit Triggers and How to Avoid Them
Nail salon and restaurant owners face specific IRS audit triggers. See the top 5 red flags and how clean books keep your return safe.
ACA Health Insurance Subsidies for Vietnamese Small Business Owners With Variable Income
ACA subsidies run on your projected annual income. Underestimate it and you could owe a subsidy repayment at tax time. Here’s how to estimate income safely.