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Accidental American tax guide: Amnesty, filing, and renunciation in 2026
An accidental American is usually still considered a US taxpayer until their US citizenship is formally relinquished or renounced. Even if they have never lived in the US, do not have a US passport, or pay taxes in anoth...
FATCA letter from your foreign bank: What it means and what to do next
Getting a FATCA letter from your bank can feel alarming. It shouldn't. The letter usually means the bank flagged a possible US tax connection and needs documentation – typically a self-certification, a W-9, or ...
Green Card Holder back taxes: How to fix unpaid taxes and missed filings
A Green Card holder generally remains a US resident alien for federal tax purposes until that status ends under the applicable tax rules. A Green Card hol...
Form 8288-B: How to apply for a FIRPTA withholding certificate in 2026
IRS Form 8288-B is an application for a withholding certificate that allows a foreign seller of US real property to reduce or eliminate the FIRPTA withholding amount before closing. Here is the problem it solves. Under FIRPTA, the buyer must withhold a percentage of the gross sales price – not the gain – and remit it to the ...
AMT and foreign tax credit: what US expats must know in 2026
The foreign tax credit can offset AMT liability, but a separate AMT-specific FTC calculation applies under IRC Section 59, limiting the credit based on your alternative minimum taxable income rather than your regular taxable income. The AMT and foreign tax credit interact through a parallel calculation system. ...