Ines Zemelman
- Corporate taxation
- International taxation
- Nonresident taxation
- Bachelor of Science, Baruch College
- MBA in Taxation, Baruch College
Articles
Assurance Vie for US expats: French tax benefits and US reporting rules
Assurance Vie can work well in France, but US expats need a second tax lens. French income-tax treatment improves after 8 years, FBAR review can start once foreign accounts exceed $10,000 in aggregate, and French withdrawal rules shift around the €150,000 premium threshold. US reporting may also reach Form 8938 and sometimes Form 8621. ...
Dual citizenship taxes: Complete guide for US expats (2026)
US dual citizens must file a federal tax return with the IRS each year if their gross worldwide income meets the filing threshold for their filing status and age, or if another filing trigger applies, regardless of their country...
Resident citizens vs non-resident citizens vs residents for tax purposes: US tax residency status explained
Citizenship and tax residency are not the same thing – and for many people, that gap comes as a surprise. A US citizen living abroad is still generally inside the US tax system, while a ...
Digital nomad taxes: What US citizens working abroad need to know (2026)
Life on the move has its perks – new cities, fresh Wi‑Fi, and maybe even beachside Zoom calls. But there’s one thing digital nomads can’t outrun: taxes. Whether you're freelancing from Lisbon or managing remote teams in Chiang Mai, understanding digital nomad taxes is essential to avoid surprises from the IRS or foreign tax offices....
Schedule A (Form 1040): A guide to itemized deductions for US expats
When it comes to taxes, US citizens living abroad often ask the same question: Should I itemize my deductions or take the standard deduction? Schedule A (Form 1040) is a valuable tool for taxpayers who want to maximize their deductions by list...
Form 720: A guide to the quarterly federal excise tax return
If your business sells fuel, provides certain transportation or communication services, or deals in other excise-taxable goods, federal excise taxes may apply. But Form 720 – the Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return – applies to a wider range of businesses than many people realize. From small employers with self-insured health plans to c...