DONGHYUN KIM 
MFS with a Korean spouse can cost thousands. The NRA spouse resident election (IRC 6013g) lets eligible couples file jointly for the full $29,200 deduction.
Wired Form 3520 Korean real estate proceeds to the US? Filing is required over $100,000, and missing it can mean a 25% penalty. Here’s what to know.
FBAR vs FATCA are two separate filings with different thresholds and penalties. Here’s what Korean Americans with Korean accounts need to know.
H1B first year tax filing explained — the First Year Choice election under IRC 7701(b)(4) vs dual status. Know your options before you file.
On F1/OPT status? You likely qualify for the FICA exemption, meaning your employer may be withholding Social Security and Medicare taxes you don’t owe.
Something hit my windshield on the highway last week. A small rock. No big deal, right? Wrong. The repair estimate for my Tesla windshield came back at $1,551. No warning, no time to prepare. Just a bill sitting in my inbox on a Tuesday afternoon. That moment reminded me of something I tell every Korean … Read more