US Expatriate Tax Planning - Part 2 - A Podcast with Janathan Allen
US Expatriate Tax Planning - Part 1 - A Podcast with Janathan Allen
What happens if you are accused by the IRS, the FTB, or another California tax agency regarding omissions, fraud, or false information on a tax return? The short answer is simple: failure to make a full, transparent, and...more
How many U.S. taxpayers and expatriates may need to file offshore disclosures and FBARs with the IRS? Should those who have not yet filed a disclosure application utilize the VDP (Voluntary Disclosure Program) or a...more
The world is an ever-changing, ever-evolving crucible of financial and other serious challenges for expats and those considering moving abroad, as well as foreign nationals living and working in the United States. Oversight,...more
Is it too late to correct past FBARs and file amended returns with the IRS? The net is closing in on U.S. taxpayers with unreported or under-reported domestic and offshore income and assets. The IRS has increased audits in...more
Are you thinking of moving to another country? Over the past decade, a record number of U.S. citizens have decided to live and work abroad. There are many issues you may not have considered that will impact any decision to...more
What are the risks of an IRS quiet disclosure? Is there a formal IRS process known as a "quiet disclosure," and does the IRS honor this strategy for amended tax returns?...more
On September 8, 2023, the IRS issued a News Release suggesting that FBAR compliance investigations and audits would heat up in the near future. For those unfamiliar with FBARs, federal law requires United States persons to...more
Key Takeaways: ..The law regarding computation of FBAR penalties is unclear. ..The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case to settle a conflict among the circuit courts. ..Until the Supreme Court...more