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Stop an IRS Substitute for Return (SFR) Before It’s Filed
If the IRS has warned you that it may prepare a Substitute for Return, file…
Received a Large Gift or Inheritance From Overseas? Form 3520 Reporting Rules
You generally must file Form 3520 tax attorney-reviewed paperwork with the IRS if you received…
Do Expats Pay US Taxes? What Americans Living Abroad Must File in 2026
U.S. citizens and green-card holders living abroad generally must file U.S. tax returns and report…
US Expat Tax Filing Requirements 2026: FEIE Limits, Forms, and the October 15 Deadline Checklist
US citizens abroad still have to file a federal tax return every year, even if…
Working Remotely From Another Country? Your FBAR and Payroll Exposure
Moving your laptop to another country does not just change your view. It can trigger…
Do You Need to Report Crypto on FBAR or FATCA in 2026?
No, not automatically. Under current FinCEN guidance, a foreign account that holds only crypto stays…
Form 5471: Do You Own a Foreign Business the IRS Doesn’t Know About?
If you own stock in a foreign company, sit on its board, or helped set…
Form 3520 and 3520-A: IRS Enforcement Is Increasing
Form 3520 and Form 3520-A are information returns, not tax returns. They report what happened…
The Growing Role of IRS-CI in Cryptocurrency Enforcement
IRS-CI now plays a major role in cases involving hidden crypto income, false returns, money…
OBBBA and FATCA Thresholds: What Treasury’s New Authority to Lower Reporting Limits Means for You
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) did not lower the FATCA or Form 8938…
Residence-Based Taxation Bill 2026: Should Expats Wait Before Filing a Streamlined Disclosure?
Waiting for the residence-based taxation bill before filing a streamlined disclosure is not the right…
Inside IRS Criminal Investigation: How IRS-CI Builds a Tax Evasion Case
An IRS criminal investigation examines suspected federal tax crimes and related financial crimes. The IRS…