Taxation Of Stock Options For Foreign Nationals Working In The U.S.

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.

The Real World: When Foreigners Die Owning US Assets – Estate Tax, Federal Transfer Certificate and Related Troubles

My recent blog posts (e.g. here, and here) emphasized how important it is for Americans who are investing in foreign (non-US) assets to understand the US tax consequences of making that investment. Far too often I have seen individuals invest substantial amounts of money without knowing the tax impact of that infusion of hard-earned cash. … Continue reading The Real World: When Foreigners Die Owning US Assets – Estate Tax, Federal Transfer Certificate and Related Troubles

The Federal Transfer Certificate:  What Foreign Investors Into the USA Need to Know

Individuals living outside of the US who inherit a US asset from a foreigner may be in for some surprises. If the decedent is an individual who is treated as a nonresident alien individual (NRA) for US estate tax purposes, his heirs often  have a difficult time obtaining actual title to the US asset they … Continue reading The Federal Transfer Certificate:  What Foreign Investors Into the USA Need to Know