International Tax Issues, Tax Liability, Estate Planning

When is a U.S. International Tax Attorney Needed?

Hone Maxwell on 6/9/2025

Individuals and businesses are frequently navigating transactions that span multiple countries. These transactions are often complex, as they navigate multiple jurisdictions’ unique — and often complicated — taxation systems....more

Residency for Federal Taxation

Freeman Law on 5/19/2025

Residence may seem to be a relatively simple thing to determine. It’s where you live, right? Well, leave it to the Internal Revenue Code to complicate this question. There are different tests for residency when it comes to...more

When Do You Need a Tax Attorney

Allen Barron, Inc. on 4/25/2025

One of the most important indications of when you need a tax attorney is any dispute with or contact from the IRS or any California tax agency. This is especially true if the matter involves an audit (or questions regarding...more

Overlooking the Role of Cash as King

Offit Kurman on 4/7/2025

Welcome to “Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning.” This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the...more

Selected US Tax Developments

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP on 2/4/2025

Canadians who emigrate to the United States or elsewhere face many decisions and considerations associated with departure, but careful tax planning should not be an afterthought. When an individual ceases to be resident in...more

Home Is Where the Heart Is (and where the IRS will try to find you): Thinking of Living Abroad? Even ExPats May Have to Pay U.S....

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 11/1/2023

Unlike most countries in the world, if you are a citizen or resident of the United States, the government gets to tax all of your worldwide income, regardless of where it's earned or where you live. And if the IRS decides...more