Foreign Stock Options: 6 Things American Expats Should Know

As more Americans take on international roles, stock options have become a key part of the expatriate executive’s compensation package, especially when working for foreign employers. These options offer exciting opportunities to benefit from a company’s growth, but they also come with complex U.S. tax implications that can catch the unwary off guard. Imagine you’re … Continue reading Foreign Stock Options: 6 Things American Expats Should Know

US Tax Treatment: Stock Options from Your Foreign Employer

With more and more expatriates working outside the United States, many tax questions arise when an employee is given options to buy stock in the foreign company employer.  Stock options are increasingly becoming an important element of the international executive’s compensation package.  There are wonderful opportunities to be had with stock options, but there are … Continue reading US Tax Treatment: Stock Options from Your Foreign Employer