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rafapark
  5/5/2015 10:54 EST

Hi:

I am a Colombian American living between Medellin and New York. I am looking for a local accountant with good reputation to do my declaracion de renta en Colombia. It should be pretty straight forward. Any recommendations?

soystar1
  5/5/2015 15:14 EST

you must have some long legs to reach that far between NYC and Medellin.

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fecherklyn
  5/6/2015 17:30 EST

@ rafapark,

I live in Medellin, have been making Colombian Tax declarations since 2003, am now on my 4th local tax accountant and I still have the gravest doubts about how good any of them are.

In my experience, most local accountants only have circumstancial understanding of Colombian tax legislation and zero knowledge on international law.

Having said that, doing local tax declarations (for Renta, Patrimonio, Gagnancias, etc) is far more complicated than you might expect, even at the simplest level.

Perhaps your best bet is to ask the US Embassy if they have anyone to recommend?

ColombiaGringo
  5/6/2015 19:33 EST

its very complicated finding accountants that work on these themes. the laws affecting foreign earned income for foreign residents is not clearly specified and laws are interpreted differently by different attorneys and accountants.

I have been through about 6 accountants, and in the process i have learned alot. i usually have to train my new accountants and teach them about the rules as far as foreigners are concerned.

the law is constantly being modified.

You are not allowed to be double taxed by colombia.

The basic accountant here with a few years of experience can be compared to a good book keeper in the USA.


James Lindzey

ColombiaGringo
  5/6/2015 20:48 EST

Good tips when screening accountants.

How many years have you had your professional accounting card? Tarjeta profesional

Have you experience with filing taxes for Colombians or foreigners which have income overseas? This is important because the rules are the same for foreigners and colombians under the new law if a foreigner has more than 183 days in Colombia.

Do you have any specializations in accounting. These are additional degrees accountants can get at the universities. They have some just in tax filings.

I hope that helps somewhat.

cheers,

James Lindzey
Visas y Tramites Internacionales
www.colombiavisas.com
444-6634 / 301 337 1881

donchrisml
  5/7/2015 19:24 EST

@ rafapark: if it is of some help, I can get you into contact with proven accountants in Medellín that are accustomed to working with foreign companies / individuals. Please write me a PN.

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