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Taxes: Paying to Foreigners
Thread poster: Exequiela Goldini
Exequiela Goldini
Exequiela Goldini
United States
English to Spanish
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Apr 26, 2005

Hi!

I have a question on taxes. I am self-employed and I usually work with translators from Argentina. I need to know if I should send them any form when I make a payment in order to deduct it as business expense. I was told that I only need an invoice from the translator in case IRS audits me. Are invoices sent by email acceptable?

Thanks for your help!!

Exequiela
 
Daina Jauntirans
Daina Jauntirans  Identity Verified
Local time: 22:30
German to English
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I rarely outsource, but Apr 26, 2005

when I have, I have kept the (mailed) invoice and my payment confirmation from the bank. The accountant has never questioned this or asked for additional supporting information. I am also located in the US and pay US taxes.
 


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