Living in Switzerland is a fantastic experience but if you’re one of the 40,000 Americans living in Switzerland, there are..
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Are Foreign Investments Worth it From a Tax Perspective?
Life insurance, mutual funds and ETFs are popular investments for US persons living abroad. However, if not properly executed they..
Doing Business in the United States – How To Stay Out Of Trouble
Greetings, fellow global business enthusiasts. As the saying goes, the world is your oyster – and that includes expanding your..
What do Americans in Switzerland need to know about US tax compliance?
As an American expat, you may have heard about US tax compliance laws like FATCA but you may not know..
The Nightmares of Form 5471
The 5471 is often regarded as one of the most complicated US tax forms. Form 5471 is often regarded as..
Do Foreigners Need to File a US Tax Return?
Greetings, non-US entrepreneurs. If you’re looking to establish a business presence in the United States, a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)..
The GILTI Era for US Taxpayers
If you are a US person and own 10 percent or more stock in a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC), then..
Why Am I Being Asked to Provide a Form W-8?
If you’ve ever done business in the United States from abroad or received dividends from US securities, you’ve likely been..
CARES Act and Rebate
CARES Act: Calculating your rebate As part of the recently-passed massive Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, taxpayers will..
Americans Abroad- What if I have not filed?
If you are an American abroad who has never filed a US tax return, needs to get caught up on..