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US Tax on Foreign Unemployment Benefits: Reporting and Treaty Rules

Foreign unemployment benefits may be taxable in the US for citizens and resident aliens, depending o…
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German ETFs and PFICs: US Tax Guide for Americans in Germany

If you are a US citizen who owns German or European ETFs, some of those investments may be Passive F…
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FBAR for Americans in Germany: Which German Accounts Must Be Reported?

Americans in Germany generally need to file an FBAR if the combined value of their reportable foreig…
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Owning a GmbH or UG in Germany: US Tax Reporting for Americans

If you are a US citizen who owns a German GmbH or UG, your company can create significant US reporti…
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IRS Automatic Exemption from Penalty: What International Taxpayers Need to Know

The IRS Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) can automatically waive certain penalties for eligibl…
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Self-Employment and PAYG Tax for US Expats in Australia

If you’re self-employed in Australia, you’ll likely need an ABN, may need to register fo…
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US-Australia Tax Treaty Explained

The US and Australia have had an income tax treaty since 1982. It reduces double taxation on specifi…
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Canada vs. US Taxes: How the Two Systems Compare for Expats

Canada’s income tax rates are higher than the US at nearly every income level, but most Americ…
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Form 1040NR for Foreign-Owned LLC Owners

Foreign owners of a US disregarded entity LLC generally must file Form 1040-NR to report income effe…
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