Expat Taxes

Streamline Disclosures- The Art of the Non-Willful Certification.
Offshore disclosure to IRS. The key to making an offshore disclosure to the IRS using…

Kenyans to Disclose Offshore Income and Assets or Face Stiff Penalties.
Global Tax Initiatives and Kenya. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has thrown down the gauntlet, advising…

The Non-willful FBAR Penalty and the Slow Death of Reasonable Cause.
Non Willful FBAR Penalty Ruling. A December 2017 decision of the Court of Federal Claims…

OVDP Coming to an End Soon
Internal Revenue Service plans to close the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) on September 18, 2018.…

The Liberal Elites: The Real Reason Why They Will Never Leave the USA
Why the Liberal Elites Will Never Leave the USA Despite Claiming Otherwise With the presidential…

Taxation of Professional Athletes & Entertainers – Are You At Risk?
The Risks of Professional Athlete and Entertainer Taxation Global sports and entertainment have created many…

FBAR Collections Ten Billion and Counting
IRS Releases 2016 Offshore Voluntary Compliance Statistics On October 21, 2016 the IRS released the…

Money Laundering Is Tax Evasion
Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Money laundering and tax evasion are closely related. The IRS…

Tax Controversy: What to Do When You Get An Audit Letter
The phrase “tax controversy” is used in the legal profession to define tax disputes that…

Expatriate Tax Advice: What Are the Filing Requirements for U.S. Expats?
What U.S. Expats Need to Know About IRS Filing Requirements Many expatriates have questions about…

Publication 519: What You Need to Know
What You Need to Know About IRS Publication 519 Publication 519 is provided by the…

Doubling Down: How an International Tax Lawyer Can Save You From Double Taxation
How Tax Lawyers Can Help Prevent Double Taxation Confusions The notion of an international tax…