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Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect... more +
Income taxes are taxes that are collected on the individual earnings of persons or entities. Depending on the jurisdiction, income taxes are calculated and collected in a variety of ways. Some tax systems collect income taxes based on a progressive scheme, while others may utilize a proportional or regressive framework. less -
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Are you Thinking of Moving to Another Country - A Few Things to Consider

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Are you thinking of moving to another country? Over the past decade, a record number of U.S. citizens have decided to live and work abroad. There are many issues you may not have considered that will impact any decision to...more

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Crypto: Give Unto Caesar What Is Caesar’s

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Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) brought USA v. Ahlgren, its first crypto case with tax evasion allegations unrelated to another crime, demonstrating the DOJ’s willingness to pursue stand-alone crypto...more

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The Tax Consequences of Offshore Mutual Funds for US Expats and Taxpayers

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What are the tax consequences of offshore mutual funds for US expats and taxpayers? US expatriates have faced a substantial number of challenges over the past several years as a result of FATCA. It can be hard to simply open...more

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Tax Updates and Information for US Expatriates

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US tax filing is underway, and as we approach the April 15 deadline we would like to offer additional tax updates and information for US expatriates. The first and most important thing for US expatriates to know about taxes...more

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IRS to Leave More in Our Paychecks in 2024

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Is it possible for the IRS to leave more in our paychecks in 2024? What has changed for the 2024 federal income tax brackets and how will these apply to the tax return(s) you’ll file in 2025?...more

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Estate and Tax Planning for US Expatriates

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What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates?  Are you planning to move out of the United States?  Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country?  What are some of the...more

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It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to USA: Expatriation and the IRS

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Ever thought about packing it all up and starting that romantic, expatriate life abroad? Ever felt like these parts were just so wild, it was time to find yourself a new passport? Expatriation, where a US citizen renounces...more

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Part 2 – International Tax Primer for US Taxpayers and Expatriates

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We continue with Part 2 – International Tax Primer for US Taxpayers and Expatriates with one of the most common forms associated with foreign asset and income reporting to the IRS: Form 8938, the Statement of Specified...more

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An International Tax Primer for US Taxpayers and Expatriates – Part 1 of 2

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Welcome to part 1 of our Allen Barron International Tax Primer for US Taxpayers and Expatriates. The United States is one of the few countries in the world that taxes its citizens on their worldwide income. US taxpayers are...more

Fisher Phillips

Out With the Old, In With the New: Belgium Unveils New Expat Tax System

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The Belgian federal government recently adopted a new tax regime for expatriate employees and executives temporarily employed in the country. The new system went into effect on January 1, 2022, and replaced the previous...more

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TIGTA Tasks IRS with Enhanced Enforcement of Noncompliant Expatriates

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The U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently audited the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) programs to ensure compliance by expatriates with the provisions under Sections 877 and 877A of the...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: A Quick Refresher on the U.S. Tax Implications of Expatriating

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Ever since the advent of FATCA and related global tax transparency movements, U.S. individuals living abroad have likely become far too acquainted with the challenges posed by holding U.S. citizenship or residency. Perhaps...more

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IRS issues FATCA Relief but not for All

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On September 6, 2019, IRS announced Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens.  These are procedures for certain persons who have relinquished, or intend to relinquish, their United States  citizenship, who wish to come...more

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Collection: Expatriation with No Tax, Interest or Penalties: New Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens

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On September 6, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the new “Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens” (IRS Relief Procedures) who relinquished their United States (U.S.) Citizenship after March 18, 2010....more

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Did you know that the IRS has 59 Compliance Campaigns? Have your Audit Plan Ready!

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IRS Large Business and International (IRS LBI) currently has 59 Active Compliance Campaigns.  The purpose of the IRS compliance campaign strategy is to redefine large business compliance work and build a supportive...more

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Amended PRC Individual Income Tax Law and Regulations Impact Expatriate Employees in China

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The Amended Individual Income Tax Law has implications for both Chinese nationals and expatriates working in the People’s Republic of China. Notably, tax residency, and its accompanying individual income tax liability, will...more

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5 Common Tax Misconceptions Facing U.S. Persons Living Outside the U.S.

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Living abroad can be a wonderful opportunity for many U.S. Persons, but a few commonly misunderstood aspects of the U.S. tax system directly impact such “expats,” often to their financial detriment. Here are the five most...more

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I didn’t know that I was American

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There are Individuals out there that are US Citizens (“Americans”) and they are not aware of it. Under US Tax Law, these individuals have US tax reporting responsibilities and tax obligations. These Individuals are known as...more

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May I continue excluding income earned in a Foreign country after 2017?

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For most Expatriates, very little changes under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) because “foreign earned income” continues to be treated the same way for Individual Taxpayers under the TCJA. For others, provisions of the...more

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No relief in sight for US Expatriates worldwide as Duplicative Reporting Requirements Continue to Burden US Expatriate Taxpayers

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The National Taxpayer Advocate Report for 2017 (Purple Book) is a summary of legislative recommendations that the Office of Taxpayer Advocate (OTA) believes will strengthen taxpayers rights and improve tax administration. ...more

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Why are US Citizens Renouncing their Citizenship?

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A significant number of US Taxpayers living overseas have become “unbankable” where they live because of high account servicing costs for local banks (Foreign Financial Institutions – also known as FFIs) caused by the...more

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Watch out if you are an Expatriate US Passport Holder with Tax Debt and receive Notice CP-508C!

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According to the US Department of State, there are approximately nine (9) Million US passport holders living overseas. There continues to be a misimpression by certain US Taxpayers living overseas that they are not required...more

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The Hidden Cost Of “Going Home” — the Expatriation Tax for Long-Term Permanent Residents Who Return to Their Home Countries

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People immigrate to the United States for many different reasons. Many come here for work reasons and, somewhere along the way, obtain permanent resident status, otherwise known as holding a “green card.” They may work in the...more

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DOJ’s Latest Offshore Tax Case Shows Expatriates Who Renounce U.S. Citizenship Not Immune From Prosecution

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An individual residing in Switzerland since 2007, who apparently renounced his U.S. citizenship four years ago, was convicted today in federal court of one count of filing a false U.S. income tax return. According to a...more

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Tax-Savvy Planning for Foreign Business Owners Seeking Temporary U.S. Residence: Alternatives to the EB-5 Visa

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The EB-5 Visa program has been widely promoted as a legal basis for foreign business owners to gain conditional residency followed by permanent residency in the United States. The program is a great solution to the...more

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