Frequently asked questions
Before we start, we ask some questions about your situation and your needs. Sometimes we can help you out in a call or in a chat. If you seek custom advice or need to file tax returns, we connect you with our in-house experts (or partner experts, for some countries). Beforehand, you always receive a plan of action, including a quote. As the whole process is smooth and digital, we skip the endless correspondence and paperwork. You just fill out a smart questionnaire, that’s it. And if you have questions or doubts, we are just a chat, email or video call away.
Tytle offers tax advice and tax filings in the EU, Switzerland, the UK, the US, Canada, Brazil, and parts of Asia. This means we can help you in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, the US, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
We can assist with tax returns and tax advice in multiple countries. Better still, that's exactly what we're good at. First, we’ll ask some questions to get a better understanding of your situation. Based on your answers, we'll assign your case to the right tax advisor(s) who are familiar with the tax laws of the countries involved. If consultation between the tax advisors is needed, they will work together to ensure that everything is done correctly and efficiently. Rest assured that our team of experts will handle the process seamlessly, so you can file your taxes with confidence and ease.
Tytle analyzes your (international) tax situation and then assigns your case to an in-house tax expert specializing in the relevant country (countries). For some countries, we work with carefully selected partner advisors. In any case, Tytle makes sure the whole process is easy, intuitive, and well-aligned.
Yes, the experts in our network can help you with a range of services in addition to tax filings, including immigration services, tax planning, business tax planning, accounting/bookkeeping, estate planning, applying for a(n) (expat) status, and other services that you may request. Our tax expert will work with you to fulfill your specific needs.
Yes, many of our clients are self-employed. Although the laws differ from country to country, clients with their own business often have to report this in their personal income tax filings. Our tax experts will make sure your business income and expenses are declared in the return. We’re also able to help you with advice or bookkeeping. If your business is a separate entity, a corporate tax filing needs to be submitted. At the moment, Tytle can help with that in most, but not all, countries.
Yes, a tax expert will personally help you with any questions you may have. It’s also possible that a tax expert reaches out to you in case follow-up questions arise. If you let us know what you’re looking for, we’ll make sure you receive a plan and a quote that fit your situation.
Depending on national legislation, joint filing with your spouse and/or children is possible.
Double taxation is when you have to pay taxes on the same income in two or more countries. To avoid this, you can often use tax treaties between countries which can prevent you from paying twice, or at least lower the taxes to be paid.
Tax treaties between countries are agreements that decide how taxes will be split between the countries involved. These agreements can prevent double taxation, can lower taxes, and typically decide which country has the right to tax certain types of income. Tax treaties exist between many countries, but not between all.
It’s a popular belief that you’ll become a tax resident of a country when you spend 183 days or more there – and that you’ll avoid that if you spend fewer days in that country. In practice, tax residence is often (much) more complex than counting days. When you look at national rules that determine if someone is resident for tax purposes, you’ll often find many other criteria as well. Apart from determining tax residence, "183 days" is also a recurring threshold in cross-border work situations. Many countries have agreed with each other that working in another country for a limited number of days per year (often 183 or less) does not trigger taxation there. However, additional criteria often apply; therefore, the 183-days rule is much less straightforward than often believed.
The tax credit method and the tax exemption method are both methods that are used in tax treaties to avoid income being taxed twice (namely in the country of residence and in the country of source). The tax credit method allows someone to use the taxes paid in one country as a credit (a reduction) in the other country. For example, if you pay €10,000 in taxes on income in country A, you can lower the taxes on the same income in Country B with a similar amount of €10,000. If the taxes in Country B are €12,000, then €2,000 still has to be paid there, after using the credit. The tax exemption method, on the other hand, allows someone to not pay any taxes on income in Country B (in other words, to "exempt" it from taxation) if taxes on that income were already paid in Country A. For example, if you pay €10,000 in taxes on certain income in country A, you pay no taxes at all on the same income in Country B, even if country B normally applies a tax of more than €10,000 on such income. In both cases, the goal is to avoid double taxation of the same income. However, the specific method used in the tax treaty can affect how much tax is ultimately paid and which country receives the revenue.
Nationality-based taxation is a system where a person's tax obligations are determined by their nationality, rather than their place of residence or source of income. In a nationality-based tax system, a person may be liable to pay taxes in their home country even if they live and work abroad, based on the principle that they are still a national of that country. The most notable example of a country with nationality-based taxation is the US.
This depends on the country in which you want to file your tax returns. Deadlines for the submission of tax returns are often in April or May, but they could also be sooner or later in the year. By filing early, you will have enough time to address any complexities that may arise. However, if you need more time, it is possible to request a filing extension in most countries. If you’re filing in two countries, it can sometimes be strategical to file in a specific country first.
Yes, Tytle will provide you with either a flat fee or a narrow price range before our experts start working. Fees are based on the country (or countries) involved, the complexity of your case, and the services you need. This means you’ll always know beforehand what you’re going to pay.
Tytle accepts a variety of payment methods through Stripe, including debit and credit cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Link. The available options depend on the jurisdiction and may include VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, Diners, Cartes Bancaires, iDeal, Sofort, giropay, BLIK, ACH Direct Debit, Canadian PADs, and PIX. Buy-now-pay-later methods, like Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm, are not supported. For more information on the specific payment methods accepted in your jurisdiction, please visit the Stripe page at https://stripe.com/docs/payments/payment-methods/overview.
Yes, your personal information is secure. When we process your data and connect you with a tax expert, we comply with all relevant laws and regulations to ensure the security of your information.
At Tytle, safeguarding your privacy is our top priority. Only authorized Tytle support members and the relevant Tytle experts in the countries where you're seeking tax advice or tax filings have access to your tax filings and personal information. Access is strictly limited to those who need it to provide you with our services, and all team members are trained in data protection and privacy to ensure your information is handled securely.
Yes, you can at any time request us to remove your personal data from our platform. We respect your right to privacy and control over your personal information. Upon request, we will securely delete your data from our records in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Please contact our support team to initiate the process. We're committed to not only assisting you with your tax needs but also ensuring that your digital footprint is managed according to your preferences.
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