How to Process Your Own FBAR: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident and you have foreign financial accounts, you may need to file the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) annually. The FBAR is filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and is essential for reporting foreign bank...

US Citizens with a KiwiSaver

US Citizens with a KiwiSaver A KiwiSaver account may be considered a grantor trust for IRS reporting purposes if certain conditions are met. In general, a grantor trust is a type of trust where the individual who contributes assets to the trust retains control or...

NZ Bank closes bank account of US citizen because of FATCA

We received another enquiry today with respect to a New Zealand Bank closing/placing on hold the bank account of a US citizen. We have had similar instances previously and in other countries including Australia. This is why. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act...

Understanding the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

For American citizens and resident aliens living and working abroad, navigating the complexities of U.S. taxation can be challenging. One significant tax provision that helps alleviate some of this burden is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). This article...