Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D. — US tax matters affecting international clients
Many foreign persons are employed in America and are given stock options as an incentive by the companies for which they work. When a foreign national works in the U.S. and is granted stock options, the taxation of these options can become complex, especially if the individual later leaves the U.S. and becomes a nonresident alien … Continue reading Taxation Of Stock Options For Foreign Nationals Working In The U.S.
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
My earlier blog post covered some US tax issues faced by the individual granted options on foreign company stock by his non-US employer. When it comes to foreign information return reporting, the grant of options to an employee on foreign stock can get confusing. Is an option granted to an employee with respect to foreign … Continue reading FATCA Reporting of Compensatory Foreign Stock Option on Form 8938
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
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