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James R.

U.S. Tax Strategist | Nonprofits, Foreign Founders & Cross-Border

I'm a U.S. Citizen semi-retired in the Philippines. You get Philippines/Off-Shore Rates with United States 20+ years experience on all projects. Looking to set up, fix, or restructure a U.S. or foreign-owned entity? I help multi-national founders and organizations get it done correctly from day one, or clean up what was set up wrong. Multi-State Entity Architect / Cross-Border / Tax Structuring, Re-construction & Re-instatement Specialist, Complex Compliance & Resolution Advisor / Asset Protection. Strategic zero tax entity for Hong Kong, Australia, and the U. K. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, For-Profit LLC, S-Corp, Revocable/Irrevocable Trust & Cross-Border Foreign-owned member LLC Form 5472 Form 1120-Pro Forma (20+ Years Experience) I provide turnkey, A-to-Z guidance for founders, families, and organizations that need more than basic form filing. My work focuses on building compliant structures that actually work together long-term. Founder Logistics & U.S. Administrative Support Many international founders require ongoing logistical support after forming a U.S. entity. In addition to formation and compliance consulting, I can assist with coordination of: • U.S. business address and mail handling • digital mail scanning and compliance notifications • IRS and state correspondence monitoring • registered agent coordination • international document forwarding • U.S. courier and document logistics • coordination with CPAs, attorneys, and banking institutions My services are often bundled alongside entity formation and cross-border compliance consulting. I’m James Rose, an IRS PTIN-certified tax preparer and strategist with over 20 years of experience helping U.S. and international clients design, form, file, and reorganize for-profits, nonprofits, trusts, and multi-entity structures. This includes forward-looking tax planning, compliance, and required federal and state filings. I’m semi-retired from traditional practice, which means my focus is not volume or speed, but thoughtful structure, clarity, and long-term sustainability for each client. As part of my strategic approach, I also prioritize direct conversation, by video or call, so you know exactly who you’re working with and how I approach your project. Why Work With Me • I prepare a clear executive summary in advance outlining your specific structure • 20+ years of hands-on experience, not a side service • U.S. and foreign founder structures (for-profit, nonprofit, trust) • Plain-English explanations of the what-if's, when’s, and how’s • Strategy driven work, not assembly-line filings What I Deliver (ALL Filing Fee's Included In My Quotes) • Entity formation and restructuring (LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, 501 nonprofits) • Revocable and irrevocable trusts, including IP and family structures • Articles, bylaws, resolutions, minutes, and governance documents • EIN's, IRS and state filings, and ongoing compliance • IRS Forms 1040 / 1120 / 1065 / 1023 / 1023-EZ / 990 / 941, etc. and required tax returns • Strategic consultations focused on compliance and forward looking strategic planning Your End Result Clients receive startegic & well-structured entities positioned for approval, sustainability, and long-term success, not just this year, but moving forward. I’m happy to answer questions and help you determine the right structure for your goals in an Upwork chat, audio, or video call.

🇵🇭Silang, Philippines$85/hr100% JSS5.00 (17)Since Feb 2025
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$4.6k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#6,227 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#195 / 56.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$6.4k

Last 6 months: $28k

World#3,640 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#72 / 56.3k
Total earnings
$64k

Billed in all: $65k

World#61,831 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#9,281 / 56.3k
Per project
$980

$770 in the last 6 months

World#125,551 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#22,816 / 56.3k
Projects, last 6 months
36

Across 37 contracts

95% fixed5% hourly
World#1,955 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#51 / 56.3k
Projects in all
65

Across 70 contracts

91% fixed9% hourly
World#46,499 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#3,048 / 56.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$65k+$6.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$55k$60k$65kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 2 skills of 15

Rarest: top 0.86% in Credit Report, of 116. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 1Credit Report116 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 0.86%
  2. 1Tax Exemption Submission23 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 4%
  3. 2Trust, Estate & Will Agreement82 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 2%
  4. 3Credit Counseling67 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 4%
  5. #4Government Reporting Compliance202 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 2%
  6. #5IRS Resolution79 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 6%
  7. #6Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit87 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 7%
  8. #8Real Estate Appraisal356 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 2%