What is Form 8833? Form 8833, “Treaty-Based Return Position Disclosure Under Section 6114 or 7701(b),” is a document that individual...
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Form 3520: Reporting Foreign Gifts & Trust Distributions
As trusted experts in tax compliance for US expats, we are here to provide you with accurate and detailed information to navigate the...
Nonresident Alien vs. Resident Alien: Understanding the Difference
What is a Nonresident Alien? A nonresident alien is an individual who does not meet the criteria for being classified as a resident alien...
FEIE for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers
Greetings, digital nomads! You're living the life, working remotely, and exploring the world one Wi-Fi signal at a time. But there's a...
FEIE Rules and Eligibility Criteria for US Expats
If you're a US expat earning income abroad, it's important to understand the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) rules and eligibility...
Supreme Court Limits FBAR Penalties for US Expats
As a US expat, it's important to stay up-to-date with legal developments that could affect our finances. On Feb. 28, 2023, the US Supreme...
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Claiming Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Claiming the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is one of the most popular tax benefits for US expats. The FEIE allows you to exclude...
The US-Japan Tax Treaty: A Comprehensive Guide
US-Japan Income Tax Treaty is a bilateral agreement between the US and Japan that aims to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax...
If I was born in America, what is my nationality? Am I American?
When it comes to determining a person's nationality, one of the most important factors is the place of their birth. In the United States,...
Avoiding Delays: A Guide to ITIN Renewal for Taxpayers
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a unique identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to...
IRS Amnesty Programs for Accidental Americans and other late filers
It doesn't come as a surprise that the IRS will be filling the budget hole in 2023 by cracking down on non-compliant U.S. citizens living...
Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens
The IRS released a new program that allows former U.S. citizens to become compliant with the U.S. tax law without risking any penalties -...
U.S. Expat Tax Deadlines for 2023: What You Need To Know
With so much going on in our lives, it’s easy to get distracted and forget to pay attention to important things - like filing taxes on...
5 Myths about renouncing US citizenship
Welcome, welcome!!! I'm Olivier Wagner, and today I’ll discuss five myths surrounding renouncing U.S. citizenship. Those were urban...