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Inheritance tax from US??
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:25 pm
by JudeKS
Hi everyone - desperately need advice on this one. I received $28,000 inheritance from an American aunt, of which their IRS deducted $8,000. I have now received a 1099-R Form from America which I believe I need if I wanted to claim the tax back. Question is how do I go about claiming it back? And am I even entitled to claim it back?
I keep getting conflicting advice so am none the wiser - just more confused and frustrated!!! HELP?!! Thanks Judy
Re: Inheritance tax from US??
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:30 pm
by AGoodman
You need to speak to a true professional with US qualifications. There are plenty in London.
The form suggests income tax was deducted, not estate tax, so maybe the monies came from a pension fund or similar rather than just being a straight inheritance (where I would not expect any deduction). Have you tried asking the person administering the estate?
Re: Inheritance tax from US??
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:20 pm
by DavidTreitel
As the first IRS ITIN Acceptance Agent in the UK back in the year 2000 our firm has helped hundreds of clients successfully obtain ITINs and reclaim US tax in identical circumstances.
With kind regards
David Treitel | Managing Director | American Tax Returns Ltd
The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, London, SW19 7QD
Tel: 020 3542 6330
Email: david.treitel@americantaxreturns.co.uk