Andrew Coleman
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FBAR exchange rate: which rate to use for foreign accounts
For the FBAR exchange rate, you use the ...
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...
Married filing jointly vs separately with a nonresident alien spouse: Rules, ITIN, and options
US citizens married to foreign spouses have three filing options – and choosing the wrong one can mean paying more tax than necessary or pulling a spouse's worldwide income onto a US return unnecessarily. ...
Why does the IRS say my information doesn’t match?
If Where’s My Refund or IRS2Go says your information does not match, 1 of the 4 refund-tracker inputs usually differs from IRS data: SSN/ITIN, filing status, tax year, or the exact whole-dollar refund. The message by itself does not mean the IRS changed your 2025 return. The IRS’s ...
SARL France: US tax implications for Americans owning a French business in 2026
Owning a SARL in France can create US information-reporting obligations and...
US Virgin Islands taxes: Complete guide for residents and expats (2026)
Quick answer: Bona fide USVI residents who meet the 183-day presence test, maintain no tax home outside the USVI, and satisfy the closer-connection requirement file their income tax return with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (VIBIR) instead of the IRS, potentially unlocking significant tax advantages. The...