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Mark Mason

Missions is my calling. Finances is my hobby. Helping you is my pleasure. "Mark" is my ultra-ego.

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Nice summary of a complicated subject.
https://www.americansabroad.org/us-taxes-abroad-for-dummies-update/
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US Taxes Abroad for Dummies (update for tax year 2019) | Rockville, MD |
US Taxes Abroad for Dummies (update for tax year 2019) - Did you know that ACA is working to change the way US citizens overseas are taxed? There is a bill in Cogress to do just that, "The Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act," introduced by Congressman Holding (R-NC). Help support ACA's efforts to...
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Register for the live, free Bogleheads Experts Panel on 13 February at 1 PM EST by Bogleheads.org. It will feature some speakers VF highly esteems. https://web.cvent.com/event/41d3cc1f-26a9-4ff1-8a46-82534d882b0b/summary
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Join the live show. Always informative and entertaining.
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This is a helpful article for US tax filers with kids in US college. (What to do with 1099-Qs and 1098-Ts?) Reporting these withdrawals on your host country taxes can likely be avoided by distributing the funds to your US-based child rather than to yourself.

https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/reporting-529-plan-withdrawals-on-your-federal-tax-return
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Reporting 529 Plan Withdrawals on Your Federal Tax Return
When 529 plans are used to pay for qualified expenses there is usually nothing to report anything on your income tax return. Form 1099-Q and Form 1098-T will list the amount of the 529 plan distribution and how much was used to pay for college tuition and fees, but it is up to you to calculate the t...
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The first segment of this show is a G-R-E-A-T explanation of what really happened with the GameStop craziness! It's not what you think nor as scary as you think.
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You've been asking us what we think about the recent GameStop headlines from last week. This is a complex tale of greed and hedge funds caught while they were skinny dipping. And we can't wait to get into all the details with you during our LIVE Q&A show this week!
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"Jesus embodied Reckless Generosity."
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If you're reading this, then you're a reckless person, and I mean that as a compliment!
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