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INTERNATIONAL TAX COMPLIANCE
INTERNATIONAL TAX COMPLIANCE
Understand your global tax obligations before they become costly penalties.
U.S. citizens, green card holders, and resident aliens are taxed on worldwide income — and the reporting requirements that come with foreign accounts, assets, and business interests are extensive. This guide demystifies FBAR, FATCA, foreign entity reporting, and tax treaties so you know exactly where you stand and what to do next.
International Tax Compliance: What U.S. Investors Need to Know
FBAR, FATCA, foreign business reporting, and tax treaties — understand your obligations before the penalties find you.
The United States taxes its citizens and permanent residents on worldwide income — regardless of where they live or where that income is generated. If you hold foreign bank accounts, own interests in foreign businesses, or invest internationally, your obligations extend well beyond your annual tax return. This e-book breaks down the full scope of U.S. international tax compliance: who must report, what must be disclosed, and what the consequences are for missed filings. From FBAR and FATCA to Form 5471 and the IRS Streamlined Procedures, this guide gives you the knowledge to stay fully compliant and protect what you have built.
Foreign Account Reporting
Any U.S. person with foreign financial accounts exceeding $10,000 in aggregate must file FinCEN Form 114. Learn who qualifies, what accounts are reportable, and what penalties apply.
FATCA & Form 8938
Understand how FATCA works, how it differs from FBAR, which thresholds apply to U.S. residents versus expats, and what broader range of foreign assets Form 8938 captures.
Reporting Foreign Business Interests
Ownership in foreign corporations, partnerships, and disregarded entities triggers additional IRS forms — including 5471, 8865, and 8858 — with penalties starting at $10,000 per form per year.
Foreign Tax Credits & Treaties
Eliminate or reduce double taxation through the Foreign Tax Credit and applicable U.S. income tax treaties. Learn how to claim these benefits — they are never applied automatically.
Common Compliance Pitfalls
From confusing FBAR with Form 8938 to ignoring foreign pension accounts and missing the FBAR deadline — discover the six most costly international tax mistakes and how to avoid them.
IRS Streamlined Filing Procedures
Behind on your international filings? The IRS Streamlined Procedures offer a path to full compliance with significantly reduced penalties — but only for non-willful failures. Learn if you qualify.
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