Originally Posted by
4dalulz
Been there done that and I don't "cheat" the system. Don't file the exemption because case law says I would be in violation of the law, even though my base is a city in the US I have set foot in once in the last 20 years, and dont set foot in the US except for training. The IRS, though, feels that's where my tax home is. I'll settle my score when I retire and renounce.
If WG is "basing" someone in BOG, though, the IRS would have a hard time arguing they're not based in BOG, especially if they have nothing to do with the US (properties for instance). Still obviously you'd discuss that with an accountant who can deal with international pilot taxes.
NOTE: Not specifically replying to you, just the rash of posts you and me inspired.
The other thing to consider,
AND DISCUSS WITH A REPUTABLE TAX PROFESSIONAL (I really hate that you always have to put a disclaimer in every single comment), is the tax treaty between your country of residence and the United States. Most of the times the treaties cover taxes for people who earn money in the shipping or aviation industry. The treaty with my country of residence specifically covers how taxes are handled for residents of one country, but work for a company headquartered in the other country. There are provisions for if work is done with some international shipping/flying versus strictly flying domestically within the country of the company headquarters.
AGAIN, THIS IS NOT SPECIFIC ADVICE, JUST GENERAL ADVISING THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMPLEX AND CONFUSING ISSUE, AND ONE THAT REQUIRES A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE NOT TO SCREW IT UP.