Hi there,
I started a job in the US last year and I'm taxable in the US (over 183 days etc). As the US tax system seems to work differently than in other countries I've been to, I have a few questions about the process and I hope someone can help me to get some orientation:
1.) Is it correct that a US tax accountant or agent prepares my tax forms and I have to communicate with IRS myself? In fact, I'd prefer to not have a "man in the middle" and rather have all communication go over me.
2.) I'm aware that there are federal taxes and state taxes. Is the submission for both the same? Meaning, do I submit all to IRS or does every state have its own tax authority where paperwork is sent to?
3.) Is there an government-run online portal where my tax information is stored/accessible?
4.) If there is an online portal, do tax accountants have acess to it?
Thank you so much!
M