Residence-Based Taxation: Social Security, Pensions And 30% Withholding

The endorsement of an elective residence-based taxation model by former IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig and former IRS Commissioner Counselor Tom Cullinan, covered in my earlier Forbes article, has sparked important discussions about fairness for Americans abroad. Their piece highlights the burdens of America’s citizenship-based tax system and calls for a shift to treat expats more … Continue reading Residence-Based Taxation: Social Security, Pensions And 30% Withholding

SECURE Act – Changes to Retirement Plan and IRA Rules – No More Big “Stretch”, Work Longer, Contribute More 

Right before Saint Nicholas’ Christmas visit, President Trump signed the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020" to provide necessary funding to keep the federal government running through September 30, 2020. Included in the Appropriations Act was an additional piece of legislation commonly referred to as the “SECURE Act” (the full title is “Setting Every Community Up … Continue reading SECURE Act – Changes to Retirement Plan and IRA Rules – No More Big “Stretch”, Work Longer, Contribute More