Qorri Tax Blog

I write every post here myself - no ghostwriters, no syndicated content. Topics come from the work I do every week: penalty exposures, international reporting traps, deadline mistakes, and IRS developments that actually affect real returns. If anything here connects to something you're dealing with, the consultation is free.

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·8 min read

Moved to the U.S. in 2025? Your First Tax Return Checklist Before April 15

If you moved to the U.S. in 2025, your first filing year is not a standard return.

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·6 min read

Before You File: 10 International Tax Deadline Mistakes to Catch Before April 15

When a return involves foreign income, foreign accounts, foreign entities, or foreign assets, deadline pressure can create very expensive mistakes. The problem is not always that someone failed to file entirely.

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·10 min read

Missed the March 15 Deadline? Here's What to Do Next

March 15 was the filing deadline for S-Corporations (Form 1120-S) and partnerships (Form 1065). If your entity has foreign ownership, foreign shareholders, or cross-border transactions, the stakes are significantly higher than a standard late filing.

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·9 min read

Hiring Foreign Contractors? What U.S. Companies Get Wrong About 1042 Withholding

By Tajma Qorri, Federal & International Tax Advisor | Qorri Tax Service LLC Published March 12, 2026 The companies we work with are not careless. They are building products, serving customers, and growing teams across borders.

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·14 min read

Form 5471 and GILTI: What Every CPA Needs to Know This Tax Season

Form 5471 and GILTI: What Every CPA Needs to Know This Tax Season By Tajma Qorri | March 6, 2026 Every March, the same thing happens. A CPA firm discovers that a client they've been filing for years actually owns shares in a foreign corporation.

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·10 min read

The IRS Is Sharing Taxpayer Data. Here's What International Tax Clients Need to Know.

The IRS Is Sharing Taxpayer Data. Here's What International Tax Clients Need to Know.

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·12 min read

The 3 International Tax Penalties That Can Bankrupt a Small Business - And How to Avoid Them

The 3 International Tax Penalties That Can Bankrupt a Small Business - And How to Avoid Them By Tajma Qorri | February 19, 2026 There's a particular kind of phone call I've been getting for over a decade. A business owner - usually sharp, usually successful - calls because they just received a notice from the IRS.

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