LIVE WEBINAR: EXPATRIATION – DOS, USCIS Forms and Form 8854 GIVING UP A GREEN CARD (LTR) OR US CITIZENSHIP

Join the webinar on August 23 Tuesday at 12 noon EDT. Register here Tax pro's: A new line of business awaits if you are prepared to explain the expatriation process, assist with the various Department of State forms, provide guidance to handle the State Department interview, to approach the written statement of reasons for expatriation … Continue reading LIVE WEBINAR: EXPATRIATION – DOS, USCIS Forms and Form 8854 GIVING UP A GREEN CARD (LTR) OR US CITIZENSHIP →

IRS “Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens” – Hey! What About Green Card Holders?

In September 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens that will enable certain individuals who relinquished (or are relinquishing) their US citizenship to come into compliance with their US tax and filing obligations. These lucky individuals will not have to pay the back taxes otherwise owed; nor will … Continue reading IRS “Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens” – Hey! What About Green Card Holders? →

President Trump – Expatriating?

Well, if my dream last night has anything to do with reality, the world is in for a big shakeup. In my dream, President Trump came to me for US tax advice on expatriation - that is giving up one's US citizenship (or, green card in the case of long term residents). What a bizarre … Continue reading President Trump – Expatriating? →

Have you Expatriated or Thinking of Expatriating? IRS Now Looking Closely

On July 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through its Large Business and International (LB&I) Division announced six new “compliance campaigns” for taxpayers. Significantly, one of these campaigns targets “expatriation”, and apparently reaches back to those who “expatriated” on or after June 17, 2008. The campaign will be looking at “expatriates” – US citizens who … Continue reading Have you Expatriated or Thinking of Expatriating? IRS Now Looking Closely →

Giving up Your US Green Card – Make Sure It is Done Correctly or Pay the Price!

People from countries all over the world apply for US permanent residency status, informally known as obtaining a “green card”. Nowadays, however, many US green card holders are questioning whether to continue holding the green card. The number of individuals who are renouncing their US citizenship or relinquishing their long term permanent resident status (this … Continue reading Giving up Your US Green Card – Make Sure It is Done Correctly or Pay the Price! →