Mel Whitney
EA
Expertise:
- Non-resident taxation
- Real estate taxation
- Tax optimization
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Humboldt State University
Articles
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 ...
FATCA penalties: what happens if you fail to report foreign assets?
For most US taxpayers abroad, FATCA penalties mean ...
How to report foreign assets to IRS: Form 8938 vs 3520 vs 5471 vs 8865
US expats with foreign bank accounts, overseas businesses, trusts, or large gifts from abroad typically need to file one or more international information returns alongside their regular Form 1040. ...