Many American expatriates living in Canada are keenly aware of their obligation to file a Report of Foreign Bank Account (FBAR) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). However, some expats can lose sight of this obligation. Other taxpayers may be less aware of...
U.S. expatriates living in foreign nations generally understand that their lack of physical presence does not excuse them from U.S. tax filing and payment obligations. In fact, absent certain provisions found in tax treaties, expats would face a more significant tax...
Taxpayers are generally aware that certain tax obligations can be filed jointly. That is, a married couple can file a single tax return that satisfies each taxpayers’ obligation to file and pay taxes. However, a joint tax return is most commonly discussed in the...
At least some Canadians may be aware that the United States’ method of taxation is unique among all other developed nations. That is, U.S. individuals are generally taxed on the basis of their citizenship rather than on the basis of an economic nexus. Therefore,...
For expatriates living in nations like Brazil, China, the U.K., or Saudi Arabia tax time can quickly sneak up on a taxpayer. When you are living outside of the American media bubble, it can be easy to become immersed in the culture that surrounds you and to pay less...
While CPAs, accountants, and tax professionals frequently warn taxpayers regarding the parade of horribles that can occur if a taxpayer falls out of compliance with the U.S. Tax Code. Despite these warnings, taxpayers still fail to file taxes for an array of reasons....