Expatriation – The Disillusioned Part I

Over the last couple of weeks we have been discussing the expatriation process. A citizen or long-term resident who wishes to permanently sever ties with the United States (i.e. expatriate) must take certain legal steps and pay any taxes due to the United States....

Expatriation – The French Vintner

Last week we discussed the process of abandoning U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status. This expatriation process involves legal steps as well as related tax filings. Depending on the financial status of the expatriating taxpayer, an expatriation tax...
Beware of “Taxes Owed” Scams

Beware of “Taxes Owed” Scams

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to see an increase in collection scams in which scammers contact taxpayers and demand immediate payment for “taxes owed.” Here are some tips to help you determine if the person contacting you is truly an IRS employee: In...