Category: FATCA for Expats

You’ve spent your career contributing to Social Security with every paycheck. But now, as you look toward retirement, you may be wondering: ‘’Can my non-U.S. spouse claim Social Security benefits?’’ This is a…

What is a W-9 Form? The IRS Form W-9, or  “Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification,” is used by U.S. taxpayers to provide their correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person…

Tax information exchange involves sharing financial data between countries under treaties or bilateral agreements.  It plays a critical role in the global effort to enhance tax transparency and combat tax evasion. Through various…

Overview Of Foreign Financial Asset Reporting Section 6038D of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) requires any individual with interest in a specified foreign financial asset during the tax year to attach Form 8938,…