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Jul 30, 2026

Private placement life insurance (PPLI) for US expats

Investments

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PPLI by Taxes for Expats (TFX)

Jul 29, 2026

Getting right with the IRS to expatriate: Thorsten's story from Germany

Case studies

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Jul 23, 2026

Easiest countries to move to from the US in 2026: Top destinations for Americans

Immigration

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Easiest countries to move to from the US in 2026 TFX

Jul 23, 2026

Form 8813: Partnership withholding tax payment voucher explained

Foreign business

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Form 8813 TFX

Jul 23, 2026

Form 1042-S: Complete guide for nonresident aliens and withholding agents (2026)

Non-US citizens

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Form 1042-S TFX

Jul 23, 2026

What is double taxation? How it works in the US and how to avoid double tax

Tax saving strategies

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A man writes down information about double taxation in a notebook.

Jul 16, 2026

What is FIRPTA? A guide for foreign sellers and US buyers

Real estate

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What is FIRPTA TFX

Jul 16, 2026

Form 6166: IRS certificate of US tax residency explained

Expat tax rules

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IRS Form 6166 by taxes for expats

Jul 16, 2026

What is the country of domicile vs residence?

Expat tax rules

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Country of domicile vs residence TFX

Jul 16, 2026

Form 8233: Exemption from withholding on compensation for independent personal services of a nonresident alien

Non-US citizens

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Form 8233 TFX

Jul 16, 2026

PFIC vs CFC: Key differences, tax rules, and reporting requirements for US expats in 2026

Foreign business

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PFIC vs CFC TFX

Jul 16, 2026

How to get an ITIN for non-residents: complete 2026 guide

Non-US citizens

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ITIN for non-residents TFX

Jul 16, 2026

Form 1099-C: Cancellation of debt – Is forgiven debt taxable?

Tax saving strategies

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Form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt

Jul 15, 2026

UCITS ETF: withholding tax, PFIC rules, and US estate tax (2026)

Investments

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UCITS ETF withholding tax, PFIC rules, and US estate tax Taxes for Expats

Jul 15, 2026

IRS Form 8867: Paid preparer's due diligence checklist (2026)

Expat tax rules

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IRS Form 8867 Taxes for Expats