how many years can a foreigner run a business without paying taxes?
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as many years as they can get away with it. The IRS will find you and put you in jail if you do not pay your taxes.\n\nEveryone has to file once a year.
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It's quite simple to file with only one W2 but since you are from out the country, the lingo of the IRS may be scary. I would recommend an accountant until you have a good understanding of the taxes in this country.
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don't think you can unless you fild with an online self tax program.  you need to save hard copies of your last three years.
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if they owe you money you can take up to three years to file without penalities.  if you owe them there are penalities.
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Set up your own business and then they'll hire you as a contractor, not an employee. This can be cheapest and easiest way, both for them (smaller "social charges") and you, and then you can work as many months as you want. If you're EU citizen, then there are no problems to do it at all. There is some red-tape involved, but much less than if they hire you as an employee.
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If you are just selling a few odds & ends - NO.\nIf you make a business of it or have a 'shop' then you need to pay taxes according the the laws of your country.
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If you are a US resident, living and selling a property in the US, you have one year from the date of sale to buy another, more expensive property, to avoid capital gains taxes.
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I am living overseas as well. As far as I know, you still have to file taxes, even if you are exempt, which you are if you can claim to earn less than $80,000/year as you say.
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I've been an international tax lawyer for 30 years, and the best advice I can give you is to seek out a qualified professional advisor.  Here are a few guidelines:\n\n*  If you are a US citizen or resident alien, you must pay tax on all your income worldwide.  (Resident alien status is determined under tax rules and your immigration or visa status is only one factor.)\n\n*  If you are a nonresident alien for tax purposes, you still must pay tax on the income from your US business.  An advisor can help you determine how much income is attributable to that business, and possibly give you some ideas for reducing your US taxable income.\n\n*  If you carry on your US business through a US corporation, the corporation is taxable on its income, and you are taxable on dividends, interest, royalties, and other amounts received from the corporation that are from sources within the US.\n\n*  If you carry on a US business through a foreign corporation, then the corporation is the taxpayer.  The corporation will be subject to tax on the income of the business, and may also have to pay "branch profits tax" when funds are remitted outside the US.  Alternatively, you may be taxed on dividends you receive from the corporation out of US profits.  This is not a choice you make, but it depends upon the law applicable to you (including any relevant income tax treaty).\n\nThere are more relevant rules, which your advisor can tell you about.
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I believe the first USD80,000 is tax free but then you have to pay tax.  Unless your company pays for it!  Check with your tax adviser!
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if you didn't do any work there (earn any income) and don't live there (residency) you shouldn't have to.  But it never hurts to consult a tax attorney or accountant.
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The person above is absolutely wrong.  Property is property.  He will own it as long as he is able to pay taxes and the mortgage.  His business will remain his business as long as he can run it. He and only he will decide if he wants to sell his house or his business, the government can't take it away just because he is here illegally.\n\nBut he could get in trouble with the IRS if he doesn't pay taxes, but that has nothing to do with his immigration status whatsoever.  It is not true that a person here illegally cannot pay property and business taxes.  The IRS has the same authority over any citizen or non-citizen that does not pay all the business taxes.  \n\nSo tell him not to worry about the government, just make enough money to pay the bills.
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You got some pretty bad responses here, I'm afraid.\n\nDeal with the state first.  States will come out and shut down your business in relatively short order, while the IRS can take a long, long time to get around to you and doesn't have the same power to simply close your doors like the state does. Getting closed down would leave you without the income you will need to repay the taxes.  Some states will arrest people for state tax debts, too.  Handle the state first, and pay what you can to the IRS later.  You naturally will need to deal with the IRS later, but I think you'll find it easier to do with your business still operating.
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A foreigner might be able to wiggle out of sales tax (a US citizen can do the same thing).  In some states (if not all states), a state can not collect sales tax on items that are meant to be used/consumed in another state.  The purchaser is "supposed" to pay the sales tax in their home state (look at the state Income Tax form..there usually is a line to pay sales tax on items that haven't been taxed...on a side note, if your state does this, remember a state can easily track credit card records to see your purchases if you are audited)\n\nFor example, when you order something over the internet, you do not get charged sales tax unless the company is in the same state as you are.  Also, if you buy a car in one state, you have to pay sales tax in your home state when you register the vehicle.\n\nProperty Tax on the other hand is taxed by the local municipality, so there really isn't any way for a foreigner to get around this tax.  If they don't pay, the local government would seize the property.  i suppose it is possible for a local government to offer an excemption for non-US citizens, but I haven't heard of one (the only property tax excemption I have heard is for senior citizens in Alaska...they are forgiven the first $250K of their homes value when property tax is calculated)
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Since the budget of 2005, there are no taxes on LONG term capital gains. Long term is defined as 1 year or more. So, no capital gains tax if you invested more than a year back.
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You need to file an Income Tax return if you consider yourself a citizen.
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Check with your local courthouse about registering a business name and any licensing requirements.  As long as you are the sole owner of the business and have no employees, you can use your SSN for a Federal Tax ID no.  For state taxes, it depends on your state and the type of business.  For example, if you will be required to collect sales tax, some states require a separate tax ID even if you don't have employees.