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Optimierte Verfahren zur Einhaltung der Meldepflichten: US-Steuern aus Deutschland nachholen
Viele Amerikaner, die in Deutschland leben, stellen Jahre später fest, dass von ihnen immer noch erwartet wird, US-Steuererklärungen abzugeben, ausländische Bankkonten zu melden und die internationalen Mel...
How to file taxes as an independent contractor living abroad
US contractors abroad still owe US tax on worldwide income. The core math: report net business income on Form 1040, calculate self-employment tax on Schedule SE. The 15.3% rate applies to 92.35% of net earnings, with the Social Security portion capped at the annual wage base. FEIE and the Foreign Tax Credit are separate ways to reduce f...
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 withdra...
Taxation of foreign dividends: How to report US tax, withholding, and foreign tax credits
The taxation of foreign dividends can be complex for US taxpayers, especially expats who invest globally. Tax obligations and withholding requirements vary, but proper reporting helps you avoid double taxation and stay c...
PFIC explained: What is a PFIC, form 8621 reporting requirements & US tax rules
Passive foreign investment companies (PFICs) are foreign corporations subject to complex US tax rules that can lead to high tax rates, interest charges, and strict reporting obligations. US investors holding shares in fo...
US tax treaties: complete guide for expats (2026)
A US tax treaty is a bilateral agreement between the US and a foreign country that reduces or eliminates double taxation on cross-border income. The IRS currently lists 68 treaty entries on Table 3, which was last updated...