Reid Kopald
- Tax planning
- Tax-efficient investments
- Retirement planning
- Estate planning
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Arizona
- Master of Science, University of Arizona
Articles
Form 8814: Parent's Election to Report Child's Interest and Dividends
Quick answer: Form 8814 allows parents to report their child's investment income (interest and dividends) on their own tax return instead of filing a separate return for the child. This election is available when the child's investment income is less than $2,700 and gross income doesn't exceed $13,500 (2025 limits)....
Is foreign pension income taxable in the US? What expats must know
The question: are foreign pensions taxable in the US, comes up a lot for retirees living abroad, and the answer is simple. The US counts most money you get from another country as income. This is because the law says income from almost anywhere must be reported. So when you get money from a retirement plan overseas, the IRS wants to see it. You m...
Year-end tax planning tips for Americans abroad and in the US to reduce your 2025 tax bill
Year-end tax planning is about keeping more of what you earned in 2025. The steps you take now can reduce your tax bill, strengthen long-term savings, and set you up for a smooth 2026 – whether you’re in Austin, Amsterdam, Seoul, or Los Angeles. For Americans abroad, foreign income, foreign tax payments, and cross-border rep...
Unlocking paradise: The top tax-friendly havens for Americans retiring abroad
Retirement is your time to dream bigger, live freely, and choose where you truly belong. Across continents, tax-friendly countries to retire in are drawing Americans with their beauty, culture, and cost efficiency. "Retirement is a chance to make new choices unburdened by the constraints of yestery...
Foreign trusts: taxes and compliance tips for US taxpayers
If you’re a US citizen or resident who owns, benefits from, or contributes to a foreign trust – such as a foreign pension plan, or a family estate trust set up abroad – you’re likely dealing with a complex set of reporting obligations. Whether you’re planning to set up a trust or already receiving distribu...
Foreign grantor trusts: tax strategies for cross-border families and wealth management
Foreign trusts are a popular tool for families managing wealth across borders. A foreign grantor trust is a type of trust established outside the US, generally by a non-US person who retains certain powers or ownership rights. While these trusts can be highly efficient for estate planning and global asset protection, they come with stri...