Us Tax Advice

[Northener]

I have some funds in a US pension scheme (TIAA CREF) which have accumulated over the years. I would like to withdraw these funds but I have been told they would be subject to 30% US tax then local tax when I transfer the money to Buenos Aires. That would not leave very much. I believe there is a way to transfer the money to Argentina without US tax if I can prove I will pay local taxes. I am not a US citizen or resident and do not have a social security number.
Does anyone know of someone living in Buenos Aires who can help with US tax advice?

Thanks.

 

[camel]

I don't know anything about your specific question, but a good forum for this kind of personal finance question is the bogleheads.org forum. It's mostly US-centric but there are a few expats there who have probably dealt with this.

 

[MyArgentina]

Hey Northerner, My firm does US tax for expats. (We actually just won #1 Global US Tax Prep Firm for Expats). Would be happy to connect you with one of our US CPAs (no obligation and I know they can speak to your specific circumstance). Please feel free to message me if you would like for me to facilitate that.

 

[gostomper]

there are sites out there for CPA firms that work all online and specialize in US expat taxes. though seeing that Argentina and the US do not have a tax treaty i'd say you're probably going to not be so lucky. but hey that's something to lobby your US congressman to put on their legislative agenda. see here https://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z

if possible try to just avoid argentina knowing anything about the account

 

[rigel]

Hi [background=rgb(252, 252, 252)]Northerner, [/background][background=rgb(252, 252, 252)]I am in a similar situation.Did you find anybody?[/background]

 

[California44]

Hey Northerner, My firm does US tax for expats. (We actually just won #1 Global US Tax Prep Firm for Expats). Would be happy to connect you with one of our US CPAs (no obligation and I know they can speak to your specific circumstance). Please feel free to message me if you would like for me to facilitate that.

Hi! I would love more info on your tax prep firm. Sending you a DM.