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Delinquent International Information Return Submission Procedures (DIIRSP): IRS rules for 2026
As of 2026, the ...
Green card holder back taxes: how to fix unpaid taxes and missed filings
If a green card holder stopped filing US taxes, the problem usually is not limited to one late Form 1040. You may also need to catch up on foreign account reporting, such as FBARs and Form 8938, for the 2025 tax year and...
Crypto FBAR 2026: Do you need to report cryptocurrency on FinCEN Form 114?
If you hold cryptocurrency on a foreign exchange, the answer changes depending on how the account is structured and what FinCEN has finalized. As of the 2026 filing season, a foreign account holding only virtual currency is not yet reportable on the FBAR, but that position sits on a notice from 2020, not a final rule. This guide covers ...
IRS Form 8867: Paid preparer's due diligence checklist (2026)
IRS Form 8867 is the Paid Preparer’s Due Diligence Checklist – generally required whenever a paid tax return preparer determines eligibility for the Earned Income Credit (EIC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), or Head of Household (HOH) filing status. In some...
What happens if you don't file taxes while living abroad? Penalties & IRS rules explained
Living outside the US does not remove your obligation to file a US federal tax return. If you are a US citizen or green card holder, the IRS taxes you on worldwide income no matter where you live. Skipping a filing year triggers the same penalty machinery as if you were still stateside, sometimes worse, because FBAR and FATCA add...
Best international banks for expats 2026: Low fees, easy setup, global ATM access
The best banks for expats in 2026 depend on 4 needs: multi-currency access, low transfer fees, remote account opening, and ATM access. HSBC Expat fits higher-balance international banking, Wise fits lower-cost currency transfers, Charles Schwab fits ATM-heavy travelers, and a local bank usually fits long-term residents. A frequent trave...