Cost of Compliance Rises under OVDP
The cost of compliance for many people is growing. Those U.S. persons with bank accounts in foreign jurisdictions who have yet to come into compliance with U.S. tax filing requirements have very little time. In
Substantially Completed Form 5471 is Required to be Filed
IRS has recently released a new International Practice Unit (IPU) providing guidance to its examiners on the monetary penalties applicable if certain categories of U.S. shareholders fail to comply with the reporting requirements on Form
New FATCA Enforcement Expected
The IRS has tightened its enforcement of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”). FATCA was enacted in 2010 by Congress to target non-compliance by U.S. taxpayers using foreign accounts. FATCA requires foreign financial institutions
Trinidad and Tobago and the United States sign new agreement to exchange of information under FATCA
Last week Trinidad and Tobago and the United States signed an agreement to facilitate automatic exchange of information under the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). FATCA, enacted by the US Congress in 2010,
NY Art Consultant Indicted for Filing False Tax Returns and Failing to File FBARs
Last week, on July 28, 2016, the United States Department of Justice announced an indictment against Lacy Doyle for obstructing the administration of tax laws and filing false foreign bank account report (FBARs). Doyle was
Foreign mutual funds = Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs)?
We have had many clients with unreported foreign mutual funds. As a result, it is time to revisit the unfavorable topic of foreign mutual funds as a “Passive Foreign Investment Companies” (PFICs), which is often a
India and the US have agreed to collaborate on offshore tax evasion
India and the US have agreed to again enhance collaboration on tackling offshore tax evasion and increase cooperation in sharing of cross-border tax information after the United States Treasury and India’s Ministry of Finance met
Internal Revenue Service again issues annual reminder to US persons to report foreign accounts and foreign income
The Internal Revenue Service recently once again issued its annual reminder to US persons to report foreign accounts and foreign income. The reminders issued because of the widespread confusion and misunderstanding that exists among most
New Leak of Offshore Accountholders Highlights the Need to Clean Up
The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing reports about the offshore financial arrangements of global politicians and public figures based on 11.5 million leaked files from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, a department spokesman said yesterday.
Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedure’s New Revisions to Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedures (SDOP)
In the midst of tough tax season, many U.S taxpayers are unfortunately surprised to discover that they have a U.S. tax reporting obligation on financial accounts or assets held overseas. Once they discover their tax
Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedure’s New Revisions to Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP)
In the midst of tough tax season, many U.S taxpayers are unfortunately surprised to discover that they have a U.S. tax reporting obligation on financial accounts or assets held overseas. Once they discover their tax
New IRS guidance Announced for IRS Streamlined Offshore Procedures.
In the midst of tough tax season, many U.S taxpayers are unfortunately surprised to discover that they have a U.S. tax reporting obligation on financial accounts or assets held overseas. Once they discover their tax