Q: I am currently doing my internship abroad in the US, to get this job I needed to go through an international employment
agency. They charged me around $1200 to find me the job and help me with my VISA etc. I spoke to my bosses about this and they had no idea that this company was charging this much money, they figured that was the reason they rarely got an intern from abroad. I told them if they wanted I could find people doing my major who would love to come and do their internship there. They suggested me to charge them $450 to get the job and also get help from my company to get the visa and also I will help them with housing and budgeting and any other things/questions they might have. My bosses will then pay me $200 for every intern I get for them. I don't live in the US, I will be doing this from the netherlands. I don't know how taxes work here and was wondering if this is legal or not? So I don't start doing this and end up in trouble for it.
A: Strictly for tax purposes, review http://www.zflegal.com/taxation-of-americans-living-abroad-2/ . The information presented herein is for general purposes only. It is not intended to, and may not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice. For specific advice, please consult a local counsel. Good luck. Zaher Fallahi, Tax Attorney, CPA, MBA, MS.
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