Collecting Social Security Abroad: Understanding SSA Country List 4

For Americans considering giving up U.S. citizenship or abandoning a green card, understanding how Social Security benefits are treated abroad is essential. Many assume that once they qualify for Social Security based on U.S. work history, payments will follow them anywhere on the globe. For U.S. citizens, this is basically correct. For non-U.S. citizens, including … Continue reading Collecting Social Security Abroad: Understanding SSA Country List 4 →

IRS Under Bisignano: Is More Aggressive Offshore Enforcement Coming?

Right before the U.S. tax filing season officially opened on January 26, the Internal Revenue Service announced significant leadership changes that have drawn cautious scrutiny from tax professionals. Practitioners with the high-net-worth clients and those who assist Americans living abroad are paying close attention. While IRS leadership transitions regularly occur, the timing and substance of … Continue reading IRS Under Bisignano: Is More Aggressive Offshore Enforcement Coming? →