When is a US Taxpayer required to disclose offshore accounts on an FBAR and IRS Form 8938? While many US taxpayers and expatriates have come to understand the requirements of the FinCEN Form 114 or FBAR, a surprising number still
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Don D. Nelson is an Attorney at Law and retired Certified Public Accountant with 37 years experience in U.S. expatriate, international and nonresident taxation. He can offer you "attorney client privilege" to protect your sensitive and confidential information. Accountants, CPAs and enrolled agents cannot provide you with that important legal protection. He is a partner in Kauffman Nelson LLP, Certified Public Accountants which practices exclusively in International and Expatriate Taxation. He has assisted over 1,000 clients with their US expatriate and International tax matters and prepared many thousands of expatriate and international tax returns.
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What happens if you don’t do your taxes on time or never ?
Not filing your tax return or paying your taxes on time or at all can lead to serious consequences, including:
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The 10 Cheapest Countries Where You Can Buy Citizenship or Residency For as Low as $19,000
From entrepreneur Magazine: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/these-are-the-cheapest-countries-to-buy-a-citizenship/454254?utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_w_pC99dlBIpi2WjvS_v5wrkudeySUSDAly1Ny9VBw_-7WhW5hF-hQmFb66R7quEi3kSzLz7UBVCBHBC4DCDCm57aztw&_hsmi=291018315&utm_content=291018315&utm_source=hs_automation (copy an paste this link into your web browser)Find the country you can live in and save taxes. We can help you save on your US taxes if you live abroad either as retired person or…
2023 Tax Extensions for US Expatriates and Other Beneficial Special Rules for US Expatriates
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers living and working outside the U.S. to file their 2023 federal income tax return by Monday, June 17, 2024. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with…
IF YOU OWE THE IRS MONEY AND ARE LATE IN PAYING HAS THE POWER TO SUSPEND OR TAKE AWAY YOUR US PASSPORT
If you owe the IRS money (and are very late in paying) can legally request the US State Department not renew it or suspend your US passport. They also have in the past requested US Customs and Border agents to…
NEW LAW WILL REQUIRE TAXPAYERS TO REVEAL TRUE OWNERSHIP OF CORPORATIONS AND LLCS OR PAY SUBSTANTIAL PENALTIES
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