Washington DC is home to embassies, international organizations, multilateral institutions, and a federal workforce with global ties. Diplomats, World Bank and IMF employees, and international organization staff all face unique U.S. tax obligations. I handle the full return and every international form connected to it.
Employees of the World Bank, IMF, IDB, and other international organizations in DC face specialized tax treatment: certain income may be exempt from U.S. tax, but worldwide income from other sources remains reportable. FBAR and Form 8938 obligations apply to foreign accounts. I handle the correct classification of exempt vs. taxable income and prepare the complete return with all international forms.
Embassy employees, A-visa and G-visa holders, and diplomatic staff in Washington DC have varying tax obligations depending on their visa classification, nationality, and income sources. I prepare returns that correctly apply the diplomatic exemptions, report taxable non-diplomatic income, and handle FBAR and FATCA compliance for foreign accounts.
Federal government employees in DC who have foreign spouses, foreign financial accounts, ownership in foreign entities, or prior work experience abroad need FBAR, Form 8938, and potentially Form 5471 or expat return preparation layered onto their standard filing. I integrate these forms into one engagement.
DC attracts foreign nationals who transition from nonresident to resident status through employment at think tanks, NGOs, lobbying firms, and consulting organizations. The dual-status year, treaty elections, and foreign account reporting create a complex first return. I handle the transition and every subsequent year.
Every Washington DC engagement runs fully remote. Document exchange, video consultations, and return delivery happen through a secure client portal. This is especially practical for DC professionals who travel internationally for work or split time between the District, Virginia, and Maryland. My office at 222 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068 is available by appointment, but most DC clients work entirely remotely.
World Bank salary is generally exempt from U.S. income tax for non-U.S. citizens, but other income (investment, rental, spouse employment) is taxable. FBAR and Form 8938 reporting still applies to foreign accounts regardless of the salary exemption. I prepare the return with the correct allocation between exempt and taxable income.
G-4 visa holders at qualifying international organizations may have exempt salary, but the exemption depends on the specific organization and your nationality. Investment income, rental income, and other non-salary sources are generally taxable. I determine the correct treatment and prepare the complete return.
It depends on your visa classification and nationality. A-visa diplomatic staff generally have broad tax exemptions, but A-visa holders who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents must file on worldwide income. Other embassy staff on different visa types may have partial obligations. I determine the correct filing position.
Yes. DC, Virginia, and Maryland returns are prepared as part of the same engagement. Many DC-area clients have income sourced to multiple jurisdictions through employment, rental property, or K-1 income. I handle all required filings.
Yes. FBAR (FinCEN 114) is required if your aggregate foreign account balances exceed $10,000 at any point during the year. Form 8938 has higher thresholds but covers a broader range of foreign financial assets. I include both filings in the standard engagement.
Every engagement is quoted as a flat fee before work begins. International matters (Form 5471, Form 5472, FBAR, streamlined procedures, expat returns) are quoted by scope at the introductory call.
Joint filing combines both incomes on one return, with the exempt international organization income backed out. The non-exempt spouse's income is taxed normally. FBAR and Form 8938 obligations apply to both spouses' foreign accounts. I prepare the joint return with the correct allocation.
Prefer a dedicated form specialist to a general accountant? These pages cover each international filing in depth — who must file, the penalties, and how Tajma handles it:
Form 5471 · Form 5472 · FBAR · Form 3520 (foreign gifts) · Form 8938 (FATCA) · Form 8621 (PFIC) · Form 8865 · Streamlined Filing · Dual-Status / 1040-NR
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