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Qualified person to consult on Form 8621 Accounting firm

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  • 2026/01/28 13:05

I did not close my investment account when I came to the U.S. and Form 8621 needs to be filed.
Please let me know which accounting firm you know that can help me in detail.

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About TAX Returns

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  • すすむ
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  • 2026/01/26 18:50

I am looking for a place to request a TAX return and am asking about one.
I am thinking of hiring a firm called Okihara U.S. Tax Accountant's Office, but there is no address listed on their website.
Google maps shows the Irvine area, but without a specific address, I am not sure if it is really a good idea to hire them.
Please let me know if you have requested this service before.
Thank you very much.

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I am in the process of going to court from a traffic violation in another state and would appreciate advice if anyone knows anything about this.

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  • 2025/07/02 09:32

I am in my second year in LA for a research study abroad program.
I was caught speeding ＋ no child restraint （ shoulder belt ） in Utah on May 31 and will be appearing in court.
I would like to know if anyone knows the general court process and how long it takes for the points to be reflected on my license if I violate in another state.
It is long, so I hope you have time to read it.

I took a family trip to Yellowstone last month.
I was caught in the above violation at that time.
・ 20 miles over the 90 mile limit on a road with an upper limit of 70 miles
・ A child pulled over on the shoulder and thought he was getting out and took off his chest belt, the police looking in found it and pointed out he was not wearing it （ His waist belt was on. ）.

The ticket I was given did not have a violation fee on it, so I called the court and was told I needed to appear in court. I checked online and it seems that summary court is a streamlined process, you tell them "guilty" or "not guilty", pay the fine, and that's it ？.
Although I am not convinced that the child was not wearing his chest belt this time because he had removed it after we stopped, I have given up because my car is not equipped with a drive recorder and I cannot prove it.
It seems that a Japanese interpreter will be present at the trial that day.

I plan to confirm the following at this trial.
・ Can I get a suspended sentence ？
・ Can I use Traffic school to avoid point reduction

＊ Since I am far this time, I have permission to appear remotely.

There was a continuation and I was also caught 20 miles over the limit in Idaho, about an hour from where I was caught on the same day, May 31. I got two violations in a short period of time, but only twice in my life.

This one was completed by paying $110 over the phone because the ticket had a violation fee written on it, I'm not sure if there is a point deduction because there was no mention of Traffic school. A month later, my California driver's license has no points so far.
It is possible that it is just a delay in reflection because of the different states.


My biggest concern is Idaho's 20 mph over ＋ I am prepared for a double combo 4 point deduction for Utah's 20 mph over and a one shot suspension. But when I asked Idaho, I was told that different states have different weights of guilt, so I don't know because each state reports and then California makes a decision and reflects that in the point reduction.

This is a long story, but if anyone knows about the following 4 points, can you please tell me ？
1. the process of summary trial
2. can I get a suspended sentence
3. traffic school Should I check during the trial to see if I can mitigate the points by ？
4. how long does it take to reflect if I have violated in another state?

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  • 2026/01/11 (Sun) 22:42
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If you do not have legal fees, the government will provide you with an American attorney free of charge. This is by law, so you can request an attorney at the first court hearing because the judge is not fluent in English.

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  • 2026/01/12 (Mon) 02:58
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I guess the fact that the police didn't notice must have been considered an escape. It's unfortunate, but not noticing the police is not very common. I think it's easy to tell by the blue and red lights. I think the blue and red lights are easy to see.

I think it's quite a big deal that you got arrested. I would consider it an expensive study fee and pay one million yen. If you are unsure of the language and don't know the law, I think it would be more reliable to ask a professional.

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  • 2026/01/13 (Tue) 07:29
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Nice to meet you.
I have a lot of tickets both in and out of state.
I have been ticketed for max speeding in my car out of state, negotiating speed discounts, the list goes on and on.
As it turns out, my license is suspended for 6 months. Traffic school is a waste of time to take because it is a series of violations, although the points will disappear if you have no violations for a year after your first violation.
The rules are slightly different in each city in each state, but basically the same.
You will have to go to the court with jurisdiction nearest you, but personal objections are inadmissible. Of course you can get a court-appointed attorney （ Japanese ） for free, but they are only interpreters, so you have no chance.
You can't withdraw a speeding ticket unless you can make up a reason for the family's urgency. Some lawyers seem to be able to turn black into white, but it is difficult to find one, including financially. The bottom line is that it's not a money-making case.
You can get a result in a few months at the earliest, but it is a suspension and a fine.
In my case, even though I was suspended, I was still driving because I have a life.
Even if you hire a lawyer, they will just take your money and give you a discount on the fine.
I know this is a harsh opinion, but it is reality.

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  • 2026/01/17 (Sat) 08:10
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What happens if they don't go to trial?

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  • 2026/01/17 (Sat) 19:38
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I love how graceful you are, even though you're not proud of it 😂 ↑

It's probably the most practical piece of advice I can give you.

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There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.

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  • ぱーく
  • 2026/01/09 23:32

I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and was done. I was really impatient. Are there any places where a**holes are seen ？ I want to be careful in the future, so if you have seen them in national parks or other unexpected places, please let me know.

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#5

He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I went there the other day and right after I paid the park entrance fee, there was an ice cream checkpoint.
I showed them my green card. They also asked about the relationship of the passenger.
He said he doesn't have one at all times now. They also looked at my car's license plate number.
I was surprised that they were also doing checkpoints at the south entrance and exit on the I-10 side.

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I thought it was Alice. I felt old.

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＞ He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.

I agree.

https://www.chp.ca.gov/

They have the same uniform color.

Los Angeles Police Dept LAPD has dark blue uniforms, whereas the California Highway Patrol (CHPS) has khaki uniforms

. This color uniform is everywhere outside the jurisdiction of the LAPD and other local police departments.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-immigration-and-customs- enforcement#:~:text=Immigration%20and%20Customs%20Enforcement%20(ICE)%20enforces%20federal%20laws%20governing%20border,customs%2 C%20trade%2C%20and%20immigration.

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Rangers don't ask to see your green card.

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OC Sheriff is another uniform in a different color.

https://www.ocsheriff.gov/

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About financial institutions that can be maintained after permanent return to Japan

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  • 2025/10/05 19:08

I plan to return to Japan permanently in the near future after returning my U.S. permanent resident status. I need to leave my financial institution in the U.S. for various reasons, including the receipt of a private pension plan. I will cancel my phone number in the U.S. and file a W-8BEN after returning to Japan, but I would like to ask for your advice if you know of any banks or brokerage firms that I can maintain even if I move to Japan, or if you have actually used them without any problems. Thank you in advance.

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Brokerage Account ： Charles Schwab （ Confirmed ）
Annuity:Jackson （ Confirmed ）
Regular Account ： BMO （ I heard this ）

I am also permanent I am in the process of making a plan to return home. Let's work hard for each other ！.

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  • 2026/01/07 (Wed) 08:30
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U.S. pensions can be received in Japan

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  • ななしのごんべい
  • 2026/01/07 (Wed) 13:32
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Someone said that Hawaii can open an account even for tourists
You should ask at Bibinavi Honolulu ？.

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  • 2026/01/09 (Fri) 13:57
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The Schwab account will be converted to an International Account and can be maintained after the GC waiver, but the investment choices seem to be very limited. Even if you can keep your bank account, US address is often required for Chase, etc. A Japanese tax ID is required for the W-8BEN, but this can be obtained and delivered after you return to your home country.

Even if you file a W-8BEN, a 1099 will be issued for Interest, Dividends, etc., which is subject to withholding and may reduce the amount you receive.
It seems that you are required to terminate your IRA or Pension, but if you leave it as is, you may be required to file a Tax Return as a Non-Resident if you are subject to withholding at the time of your retirement benefits. Some assets may be subject to Exit Tax, so it is necessary to consider whether to treat them before abandonment.

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Additional Response. I found out that Alliant Credit Union is very good and opened an account immediately ！ If you open an account while you are in the US, you can continue to use it after you return to Japan, and authentication can be set to your e-mail address instead of your phone number （ Please check with them about this to be sure. Please check this yourself just to be sure. I confirmed this in a chat with a human representative ）.

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Obtaining a Social Security Number

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  • 2025/12/23 20:56

I arrived in Torrance on 12/19 as an expat.
I needed a social security number ASAP and was able to get an appointment at the Compton office on 12/26, but it was cancelled due to a sudden office closing. I called the SSA call center, but the earliest appointment was the end of January. I called the SSA call center, but they said the earliest reservation was the end of January.
I read in some blogs that there are SSA offices where you can apply without an appointment. Does anyone know ？
By the way, the person at the call center said that an appointment is required. Yesterday at the SSA office in Hawthorne I was turned away at the gate.

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  • 2025/12/27 (Sat) 12:26
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You have already completed the Online Application ？ First you apply online and then you get an Interview.

https://secure.ssa.gov/ossnap/public/adultOlder18


The company has proof of your eligibility to work, so you should have no problem getting hired without SS. it says to provide the employer with a receipt for the application for the SS number.　Maybe the reason they need the number now is to pay the first paycheck, but if you have a knowledgeable payroll department, you should be fine as long as you have the number by the first quarter payroll report.

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Immigration inspection after receiving a warning

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  • いぶにんぐ娘。
  • 2025/12/06 10:22

I was doing private tours with Vima and Loco Tavi, and I got a letter from California Public Utilities saying that I had received a warning notice.
I think the customer who picked me up took a picture of my car's license plate number, and they reported it to California Public Utility.
It's a letter telling me not to do unauthorized cab driving, but it doesn't say anything about fines or anything like that.
I have to go back to Japan in a hurry now, and I will be back soon, but I wonder if I will have to go through immigration again when I come back to the US ？.

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I guess it depends on whether or not the visa is workable and whether or not the income is reported on the tax return.

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  • 2025/12/08 (Mon) 07:58
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Even if it did, it would be a problem because it's unauthorized.

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  • 2025/12/08 (Mon) 08:49
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I think he went to the Dodgers or something ？
I don't think he tipped off the customer, he tipped off the Uber driver or something
If the car is tied to you, he'll be caught in immigration
He'll check your cell phone history or something and you're out.

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I was a private guide with both Vima Travel and Rocotavi until a few years ago. I knew for sure there would be a certain number of clients who would report to the authorities. We even got ice cream, so it was very difficult. We don't do it anymore. If you underestimate the importance of private guiding, I think you will have a bad experience.

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stain removal

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  • 2025/11/29 18:59

I am in my 50's and I want to get rid of spots on my face
but I don't know which procedure is best.
If possible, I would like to know
if there are any salons you would recommend.
Thank you very much.
***I would like to have OC if possible.

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We recommend that you go to several clinics for consultation because the laser used and the details of the treatment will vary depending on the type of melasma you have and the type of melasma you do not have.

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If you are planning to return to Japan, it would be better to do it then. The price will be much cheaper.

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  • 2025/12/05 (Fri) 17:42
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Thank you for the information.
I would like to go to counseling, but
I have no idea where to go.

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How to receive SMS verification from the U.S. after permanently returning to Japan

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  • 永久帰国
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  • 2025/10/05 19:01

I am planning to return to Japan permanently in the near future.
I will cancel my phone number in the U.S., but I would like to know if there is a safe and inexpensive way to receive SMS verification codes sent to my bank, brokerage firm, insurance company, etc. in the U.S. when I log in after returning to Japan. I am also considering Google Voice. I would also appreciate it if you could tell me the name of the bank where the SMS verification is actually being done without any problems. Thank you in advance.

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  • 2025/10/06 (Mon) 00:17
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In the near future, foreigners, including illegal aliens in the U.S., will no longer be able to sign up for cell phones in the U.S. If they cannot prove their status, they will be forcibly terminated and SMS verification will be impossible. This is expected to wipe out illegal aliens from developed countries.

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  • 永久帰国
  • 2025/10/06 (Mon) 21:19
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#2 0tp, thank you for your valuable advice ！.

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  • 2025/10/20 (Mon) 00:27
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If you are going to leave your bank account, etc. in the US, you might as well leave your phone without canceling it.
If you are worried about the phone bill, how about switching to a phone with a cheaper plan ？?

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#6

Security Key FIDO2 type （ about ＄ 50 ） available at Amazon and Best Buy.

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  • 永久帰国
  • 2025/10/26 (Sun) 15:07
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#5 Lucy and $ 6 Playa, thanks. I will look into it.

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Community Property in California

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  • pumpkin7
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  • 2025/10/11 18:05

We have been thinking about buying a house for several years for our daughter's future school district, but since last year my husband and I have been having marital problems and have been living separately at home. We both work, but my husband does not put a dime of money into the home and does not do any of our daughter's school related or domestic matters. So I have a question and a consultation.
If we were to buy a house in our current situation, would we have to share the property with my husband ？ My husband and I do not intend to live together in the future and I will be paying the down payment and the mortgage.

Or is it better to buy a house
after the divorce?
Also, is there any way to avoid Community Property ？
I would appreciate it if you could help me.
Thank you very much.

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  • 2025/10/12 (Sun) 11:14
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I thought it would be better to get divorced early, and of course buy the house later
Prepare for divorce now.

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  • Wai
  • 2025/10/12 (Sun) 14:32
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In CA, in the event of a divorce, post-marital property is split 50/50.　

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  • 2025/10/13 (Mon) 17:41
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You can put the property in your own name at the time of purchase.　If you also pay the down payment and loan from your personal assets （ premarital savings or inheritance from your parents ）, it will not be considered "community property" in the event of divorce.　Some spouses will argue over custody, so if you don't need to buy now, it is safer to rent for the time being and buy after the divorce.　

Do you have enough income to take out a loan on your own? ？
You should keep good records of the down payment and loan payments coming out of your personal account.

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  • pumpkin7
  • 2025/10/13 (Mon) 19:27
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Thank you all
for your replies.
I still think we should prepare for divorce first.

#5 COM
Thank you for the detailed information.
As for whether I can get a loan on my own, in the past I would have had many options for a place to live, but now that this has happened, I will have to change my mind and find somewhere acceptable.

I have an additional question, does anyone know of a Family Law attorney that they can recommend ？
or is there anywhere (other than a lawyer) where I can get divorce advice ？
I know this is a lot, but thank you! I am sorry to keep repeating this, but thank you.

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  • 2025/10/24 (Fri) 10:22
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Please note that even if you buy a house in your personal name, it is not considered your personal home in the event of divorce if you subsequently live together.
That is exactly what happened to me.

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