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U.S. Taxation of a Controlled Foreign Corporation
Last reviewed: October 2026If you are a U.S. citizen or resident and you own a company abroad, the United States can tax that company's...
How to Prepare for a U.S. Renunciation Appointment
6 min read Your renunciation appointment is the one part of the process that happens in person, and it’s natural to feel nervous about it....
What Is an Expatriating Act? The 7 Acts That Can End U.S. Citizenship
8 min readMany Americans abroad worry they may have lost their U.S. citizenship without realizing it, for example by becoming a citizen of...
Acceptable Reasons for Renouncing U.S. Citizenship (and How to Explain Yours)
7 min readThe short answerThere is no official list of acceptable reasons for renouncing U.S. citizenship. The law doesn’t require you to...
Relinquishing vs Renouncing U.S. Citizenship: What’s the Difference?
6 min readBoth relinquishing and renouncing end U.S. citizenship. The difference is when the loss happens and what you have to...
How to Become Tax Compliant Before Renouncing U.S. Citizenship
The short answerTo become tax compliant before renouncing, you file every U.S. tax return, FBAR and information return you were required...
Lost U.S. Citizenship? When You Stop Being a U.S. Taxpayer
7 min read Many people living abroad took another citizenship years ago and assumed that was the end of their U.S. ties. For nationality...
Can You Renounce U.S. Citizenship Without Filing Taxes?
Updated October 2026Renouncing U.S. Citizenship7 min read Yes, you can renounce U.S. citizenship without filing your back taxes. The...
PFIC Exemption: When Form 8621 Is Not Required
Many U.S. expats have been told that owning any non-U.S. mutual fund or exchange-traded fund automatically means filing a separate Form...
Additional Child Tax Credit for Expats: 2025 Refund Guide
The Additional Child Tax Credit is the refundable portion of the Child Tax Credit. For 2025, an eligible U.S. expat may receive up to...
Can a US Citizen Living Abroad Claim the Child Tax Credit?
Yes. A U.S. citizen living abroad can claim the Child Tax Credit for 2025 if the taxpayer and child meet the eligibility requirements. For...
How to File Taxes If Spouse Does Not Have SSN or ITIN
If you're a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder married to a nonresident alien (NRA) spouse, filing your federal income tax return can be...
Form 3520-A Explained: The Ultimate Resource for US Expats
Navigating international taxation and U.S. tax compliance can be complex for U.S. expats who own or benefit from a foreign trust. Among...
The IRS Removed Its Delinquent FBAR Page, but Penalty Relief Still Exists
Yes, delinquent FBAR penalty relief still exists. Although the IRS removed its public Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures webpage in...
