New Webinar: An Introduction to the Taxation of Passive Foreign Investment Companies
Event Details May 9, 2022 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Many investors unknowingly invest in Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs) and as a result must file IRS Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or
New Webinar: Resolving International Tax Compliance Disputes: FBAR Controversy, Penalties, Appeals, Form 3520/3520-A, Form 5471
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar, “Resolving International Tax Compliance Disputes: FBAR Controversy, Penalties, Appeals, Form 3520/3520-A, Form 5471” scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2022 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT. The IRS has continually
How to Benefit from Tax Treaties
Paying taxes twice on the same income is a concern most U.S. citizens have if they earn income abroad. Luckily, the U.S. has entered into tax treaties with many countries to help alleviate that concern. IRS Form 8833 is how
FBAR compared to Form 8938: Differences, Which to File, When to File, etc.
We receive many client queries regarding FBAR and Form 8938. If you are a U.S. person and you have assets and accounts in a foreign country, you may need to submit Form 8938 and/or FinCEN Form 114 (Report of Foreign
An exception to PFICs in Foreign Pension Plan Accounts
Certain US persons may become subject to the passive foreign investment company (PFIC) regime if they own an interest in a foreign corporation that invests primarily in passive investments (or become US persons while owning such interests). Typically, foreign mutual
Passive Foreign Investment Company Tax & Mark-to-Market (MTM) election
A PFIC is a passive foreign investment company. One of the most common types of PFIC is ownership of a foreign mutual fund. Our office has worked with clients from dozens of countries. However, Indian mutual funds are especially problematic
IRS Releases New IRS 2022 FBAR Fact Sheet
The IRS released its new 2022 FBAR Fact Sheet last month, which comprehensively provides all information related to the FinCEN FBAR Form 114. Interestingly, it fails to include the Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedure (or DFSP), which our office has successfully
US Tax Treatment of a UK Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)
We have had many clients with British retirement accounts and pensions, which often cause US tax complications. Self-invested personal pensions (SIPP) can be a complex account for US tax purposes. A straightforward pension for a British person can be very