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Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) In 2009, Swiss banks reported earnings to all American Citizens with offshore accounts. As a result, UBS paid $780 million to the Internal Revenue Service. Since then, more international banks have provided income information about American Citizens and Green Card Holders with foreign accounts to the IRS than ever…
Overdue Tax Filings
U.S. citizens living and working in another country are required to file U.S. taxes. The IRS is no longer letting expats slide with late or overdue tax filings. Passports are at stake. Don’t stress. We can get this straightened out for you and take away your worries. Contact us today!
Is Uncle Sam Looking For You?
Getting behind on US taxes seems to be a trend for expats, probably because they don’t really think about it while living overseas. The rule is: US citizens, no matter where they live, must file a US tax return which reports their worldwide income …that’s US and foreign income, no matter what the source! Wages,…
Communication from the IRS
Now that Tax Day has passed, some consumers may open their mailbox to find a letter from the IRS. The IRS will always communicate via mail, so it is essential to read the letter carefully and in its entirety. The IRS may reach out for various reasons, including a change in your refund, a question regarding…