Mel Whitney
EA
Expertise:
- Non-resident taxation
- Real estate taxation
- Tax optimization
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Humboldt State University
Articles
FBAR vs. Form 8938: key differences, thresholds and filing rules
US expats with foreign financial accounts often need to file two separate reports with two different agencies: the FBAR with FinCEN and Form 8938 with the IRS. The two forms overlap in places, but they cover different asset types, apply different dollar thresholds, and carry their own penalties. This guide breaks down every major differ...
Who is exempt from FATCA reporting? FATCA exemptions, thresholds, and exemption codes (2026)
Most US expats who ask whether they are exempt from FATCA reporting are not actually exempt – they are simply below the ...
FBAR vs. FATCA for US expats: Key differences, filing rules, and when you need both
FBAR and FATCA are two separate US foreign asset reporting regimes. FBAR is ...