It’s difficult to debate homeland Americans on the topic of citizenship taxation because – and I’m sorry for saying this…
Economist article about FATCA
The Economist published a refreshing article today on what we all already know about the Obama law known as FATCA.…
Indication that rate of renunciations is set to increase?
This past quarter’s list of expatiated American has a significant jump is page views compared to previous lists. That is,…
Why Congresspeople don’t sympathize with Americans abroad
I was recently browsing around the House Financial Disclosure site. There you can find detailed disclosure forms exposing the entire…
Arizona car rental companies sue against fees imposed on people from out of state
This is an interesting case to watch, because if a judge rules that fees that mainly affect non-residents is illegal…
Financial Times details why UK advisers are afraid of US clients
It’s always interesting to read perspectives from around the world on how to deal with American clients. There are always…
American Donald Dewees sues US in US Supreme Court over Canada-US tax agreement
An American man who lived in Canada is suing the US government over the Canada-US tax agreement which forced Canada…
More GILTI mess for Canadian “US Persons”
As most self-aware Canadian “US Persons” know, the people who write US tax laws are largely incompetent. The introduction of…
Rare admission of wrongdoing by IRS. Tens of thousands still screwed
The IRS was finally forced to admit that they’ve been wrongly taking money from Americans living in France. However this…
Florida doctor fighting massive FBAR fines for accounts inherited from mother with Alzheimers
Florida doctor Daniela Dadurian is fighting massive fines over foreign bank accounts that she inherited from her foreign mother who…
Uncle Sam's Canadian Nephews 