U.S. Tax Service

U.S. Tax Service

With the increase in immigration and return migration between Korea and the U.S. continue to rise, the risk of double taxation on income, estate, and gifts arising is also growing.  As such, through understanding of and compliance with the tax laws of both jurisdictions have become essential. 

Leveraging our comprehensive understanding of the U.S. and Korean tax environments, BDO Sunghyun offers tailored tax solutions for cross-border clients.  As part of our individual tax services, we provide the following services in connection with cross-border taxation between Korea and the U.S. 

Key Services
  • Determination of residence under U.S.-Korea double tax treaty and relevant tax laws 
  • Korean tax advisory and compliance services for U.S. residents 
  • U.S. Federal tax advisory and compliance services for Korean residents 
  • Tax advisory on double taxation issues involving Korean and U.S. taxable income
  • Support for FBAR and FACTA compliance 
  • Reporting of foreign financial accounts and foreign real estate holdings, etc.
  • Pre-immigration tax planning
  • Source of funds verification support for cross-border remittances
  • Support for compliance with foreign exchange transaction reporting requirements, etc.


• Expert Profiles •

    Suhyun Hwang , Director : Attorney at Law (D.C., U.S.), KICPA, AICPA

Suhyun started her career at Arthur Andersen Anjin in 1999 and continued her experience at KPMG Samjong.  She has provided various international tax advisory services to many global multinational enterprises. 

Leveraging her professional experience and expertise in Korean and U.S. tax laws, she provides the tax service to individuals who are exposed to double taxation risks in both Korea and the U.S.  We are confident that our tax services deliver the most effective and practical solutions for our clients. 

•  International taxation : Transfer pricing, Tax structuring services for cross-border inbound and outbound transactions, Tax risk diagnosis, Tax audit defense service, etc.

•  U.S. Tax Service :  International tax advisory services for resident and non-resident individuals (estate and gift tax, income tax, etc.), IRS and NTS filing and audit support, Pre-immigration tax planning etc.