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What Are Key IRS Deadlines for International Tax Compliance?

Stay informed about crucial IRS deadlines for international taxpayers. Meeting these deadlines is vital for compliance and avoiding penalties in tax

Federal Tax Liens vs. Other Tax Enforcement Actions

Gain insights into federal tax liens and related actions. This overview educates on implications and resolutions to help individuals make informed

What You Need to Know About Federal Tax Liens

Learn the essentials of federal tax liens and how they impact citizens. Understanding these liens can help avoid financial pitfalls and

Simplify IRS Notice Triage with Our Prioritization Service

Simplify your IRS notice triage with our prioritization service. Get expert assessments to respond quickly and effectively, ensuring peace of mind.

Unfiled Form 8621? Catching Up on PFIC Reporting

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide | Never filed Form 8621 for a

QEF, Mark-to-Market, or Default: The PFIC Election

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide | A PFIC can be taxed three

The PFIC Excess Distribution Regime (Section 1291)

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide The excess distribution regime under Section 1291

Do You Have to File Form 8621? The $25,000 Exception

Do you have to file Form 8621? Not always. The de minimis exception lets you skip the yearly PFIC report if

Moved to the U.S. With Foreign Funds? PFIC Rules for New Residents

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide | If you moved to the U.S.

Are Foreign ETFs PFICs?

Are foreign ETFs PFICs? Almost always, yes. An ETF organized outside the United States, including the Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs common in

CFC vs PFIC: Controlled Foreign Corporation or Passive Foreign Investment Company?

A CFC and a PFIC are two separate sets of U.S. tax rules for foreign corporations. A CFC is about control:

Is Your Foreign Mutual Fund a PFIC? Edward Parsons, CPA 

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide | Is your foreign mutual fund a

Form 8621: Who Must File | Ed Parsons CPA

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide | You must file Form 8621 if

How to Calculate the PFIC Asset Test (the 50% Rule)

The PFIC asset test asks whether, on average across the year, at least 50% of a foreign corporation’s assets are passive,

How to Calculate the PFIC Income Test (the 75% Rule)?

By Edward Parsons, CPA | Ed Parsons CPA, Doral, Florida | Representing taxpayers nationwide The PFIC income test asks one question:

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Understanding a Complex Net Operating Loss Case

It’s common for family members to help when a parent or spouse faces IRS problems. But when

Understanding Post-Death Tax Filings: A CPA’s Guide to Trusts, Estates, and Final Returns

A professional CPA overview of post-death tax filings — understanding final Form 1040, trust Form 1041, EIN

Everything You Need to Know About the IRS Collection Financial Standards (2025)

A practitioner’s guide to the 2025 IRS Collection Financial Standards—how the PCE update affects allowances, what counts

IRS CSED Ultimate FAQ

The Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) is the clock that governs IRS collections. This Ultimate FAQ breaks

IRS Letter 566 FAQ: Audit by Mail Guide

Got IRS Letter 566? You’re in a correspondence exam (audit by mail). This Ultimate FAQ shows exactly

LT11 / Letter 1058 – Final Notice of Intent to Levy: Your Ultimate FAQ on CDP Hearings, Form 12153, and Levy Release

Opened LT11 (Letter 1058)? This Ultimate FAQ explains exactly what the Final Notice of Intent to Levy

CP40 Notice: Why Did the IRS Send Me to a Debt Collector?

The IRS CP40 notice means your unpaid tax debt has been assigned to a private collection agency.

The Definitive (Advanced) Guide to IRS Transcripts – 2025

Advanced DIY map to IRS transcripts: Return Transcript (original line items; no post-filing changes), Account Transcript (full

preguntas 2025 IRS streamlined filing compliance procedures

Guía completa en español sobre los IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures (SFCP). Descubre conceptos erróneos comunes, hechos
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