Date and Time: February 27, 2025 @ 17.00-18.30 @ Teams

Are you a US expatriate living in Finland and grappling with the complexities of taxation in two countries? Join our online webinar: ”Finnish Taxation of US-Expats Resident in Finland: Current Questions, Pitfalls, and Possibilities from the Perspective of Finnish Tax Lawyers”. Gain valuable insights into the intricate world of Finnish taxation and its interplay with US tax obligations, presented by leading tax experts.

Register for the webinar through this link: https://forms.gle/ZUKqnqFcTrWGMdt66 

Webinar topics
**Tax residency in Finland
– How do you become tax resident in Finland?
– What does it mean in practice to be tax resident in two countries simultaneously?
– What to consider with regards to the Certificate of Residency?

**Finnish income tax return obligation – main pitfalls for US expats
– Broad tax return obligation
– Harsh non-compliance sanctions, even for minor infringements
– Unpredictability of tax treatment of US corporate entities

**Tax treatment of US pensions in Finland – 401K, Roth IRA

**US-Finland income tax treaty and dividends – ensuring removal of double taxation

**Finnish inheritance and gift taxation, especially US-Finland inheritance tax treaty
– When is a US expat obliged to pay inheritance and gift tax in Finland?
– Tax exemption of US inheritances based on tax treaty

**Uncertainty of the taxation of US trusts
– No domestic legislation on trusts results in legal uncertainty
– Trusts with beneficiaries in Finland: Tax exempt inheritance or taxable gift?

**How to contact the Finnish tax authorities to confirm your tax treatment
– Calling or sending written questions to the FTA?
– What is a preliminary ruling?
– Where to find guidelines published by the tax FTA?

Meet the experts
Joakim Frände is an Attorney-at-Law working as a Specialist Partner at the law firm Hannes Snellman, specializing in domestic and international taxation of individuals. Joakim has PHD in Law from University of Helsinki, writing his dissertation on double tax residency and tax treaties.

Ville-Pekka Jokela is a tax lawyer at the law firm Hannes Snellman, specializing in domestic and international taxation of individuals. Before joining Hannes Snellman, Ville-Pekka had several years of experience in tax consultancy, where he assisted many US expats in Finland (and Finnish expats in the US) with their tax obligations.

Why attend?

• This webinar is designed to provide a general overview on managing tax obligations, avoiding common pitfalls, and leveraging treaty benefits. Whether you’re concerned about filing your income tax return, managing pensions, or understanding inheritance tax implications, this session will help you navigate the Finnish tax system.

Registration:
Register for the webinar through this link: https://forms.gle/ZUKqnqFcTrWGMdt66 
The webinar will be conducted via the Microsoft Teams platform, and a participation link will be sent to all registered attendees one day before the event.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability:
Please note, that the lecture is general in its nature, and the presentation has been prepared for informational purposes only. Individual situations will not be addressed. The lecture does not constitute tax filing or reporting assistance or tax, legal or accounting advice or other professional consulting of any kind. The lecture cannot be relied upon for practical purposes, and we do not guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness of the information. Participants must consult their personal tax or other adviser.