Sign-On Bonus Clawback on H-1B: The Tax Fix and the Green Card Risk It Hides
Repaid a signing bonus after leaving your H-1B job early? The gross-vs-net tax math, the IRC 1341 fix, and the green card risk most people miss.
Home Office Deduction: Your W-2 Can’t Claim It, Your Korean Side Income Might
The home office deduction is dead for W-2 wages, but 1099 income from Korean consulting work can still qualify. Here’s the split-income math.
Korean Rental Property Income While Living in the US — How to File Including Currency Conversion
US tax residents must report Korean rental income on Schedule E, even when the won never leaves a Korean bank account.
Self-Employed SEP-IRA — How to Count Korean Consulting Income Paid in Won
Self-employed and billing a Korean client in won? Here’s how that income folds into your SEP-IRA limit, and the contribution room most people miss.
The Year End Tax Moves Korean-American Cross-Border Families Actually Need
Year end tax moves for Korean Americans go beyond loss harvesting — the NRA spouse election, the $100,000 gift threshold, and PFIC timing matter more.
Sending Large Amounts from the US to Korea — The Actual Process for $100,000 and Up
A six-figure wire transfer Korea request triggers bank compliance holds and paperwork most senders never expect — here’s how it actually works.
YouTube Revenue — Tax Structure Differences Between Korean vs US Channels
YouTube revenue tax works differently for Korean creators than most assume — here is what Google withholds and what the IRS still expects.
Severance Package Negotiation — Why You Should Not Sign What the Company First Offers
A severance negotiation can add thousands to your payout — here’s how Korean professionals can counter an offer without risking visa status.
When Korean Grandparents Give Money to US Grandchildren — Who Owes the Gift Tax
A grandparent gift from a Korean grandparent to a US grandchild rarely owes gift tax, but skipping Form 3520 can cost 25% in penalties.
Hospital Bill Errors: The Mistake Hiding in Your Name
Hospital bill errors often start with a name mismatch, not a coding mistake. Here’s how to spot it, fix it, and stop overpaying.