02/05/2026
If you’ve ever opened a bank account overseas and been hit with a million questions about your U.S. citizenship, you’ve met FATCA—whether you knew it or not. Short for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, FATCA was born in 2010 when the U.S. government decided it really, really didn’t want to miss out on taxes […]
02/05/2026
Here’s a fun fact no one tells you before moving abroad: you might end up paying into two social security systems at once—your host country and the U.S. Talk about double the paperwork, none of the fun. That’s where totalization agreements (a.k.a. international Social Security agreements) come in. These bilateral deals coordinate the U.S. system […]
02/05/2026
If you own a business overseas, you may already know that the U.S. can tax your share of its profits — even if you never transfer a dollar back to the United States. For many business owners, this results in a U.S. tax bill on top of foreign taxes already paid. A Section 962 election […]
02/05/2026
April 15 has a way of sneaking up on all of us. One minute you’re making New Year’s resolutions, and the next you’re staring down the tax deadline, wondering how it got here so fast. If your paperwork is still in limbo—or you’d simply like a little breathing room—the Internal Revenue Service has a safety […]
02/05/2026
Here’s the expat tax surprise no one enjoys: moving abroad doesn’t mean breaking up with the IRS. U.S. citizens and resident aliens are taxed on their worldwide income—whether that’s wages in London, capital gains in Hong Kong, qualified dividends in Paris, or even Social Security checks showing up in Costa Rica. Thankfully, there’s a way […]
02/05/2026
Walking away from U.S. citizenship—or giving up a green card you’ve held for years—may feel like closing one chapter of your life. But before you pack your bags and toast to a tax-free future, there’s one final piece of paperwork standing between you and freedom: IRS Form 8854. This form decides whether the U.S. considers […]
02/05/2026
Form 1118 is notoriously complex.
In fact, the IRS estimates that it takes about 25 hours to complete. Fortunately, as a US expat-specific tax firm, we’re familiar with Form 1118 and here to walk you through it: what it is, who should file it, how to complete it, and more.
02/05/2026
Leaving the country? The Internal Revenue Service hopes you’re enjoying the view—because they’re coming with you. As far as the U.S. tax code is concerned, moving abroad doesn’t mean you’ve escaped your obligations. In fact, it may mean you’ve got more to keep track of. Citizenship, not location, is what ties you to the U.S. […]
02/05/2026
Running a business overseas? Congratulations—you now have not only more stamps in your passport, but also more paperwork in your tax return. Enter Form 8858, the IRS’s way of keeping tabs on your foreign disregarded entities (FDEs) and branches. This form isn’t about paying extra tax—it’s about disclosure. The IRS wants a snapshot of your […]
02/06/2026
Congratulations. You’ve made it across the border, survived Canadian immigration, and learned to spell “neighbourhood” with an extra “u.” Now you’re staring down your first real Canadian winter—a rite of passage best tackled with layers, a sense of humor, and a sturdy pair of boots. But paperwork and parka-shopping are just the start. Real life […]