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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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Why a CPA-Led Kwong Penalty Review Starts With IRS Transcripts, Not Guesswork

By Ed Parsons, CPA [Updated May 2026] Short answer: A CPA-led Kwong penalty review should start with

Kwong Protective Claims, Form 843, and IRS Transcript Review

Kwong Protective Claims, Form 843, and IRS Transcript Review By Ed Parsons, CPA [Updated May 2026] Short

What Is Kwong, and Why Prior IRS Penalties May Need a Second Look

By Ed Parsons, CPA [Updated May 2026] Short answer: Kwong is a recent federal court decision that

Foreign Branch or Disregarded Entity Not Reported? Streamlined Filing May Help Resolve IRS Issues.

Form 8858 reports U.S. ownership and operation of Foreign Disregarded Entities (FDEs) and Foreign Branches (FBs) to

Unreported CFC or PFIC Investments? Streamlined Filing May Help Prevent Double Tax Problems.

A foreign corporation can be both a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) and a Passive Foreign Investment Company

Unfiled Form 5471 Penalties Can Grow Fast. Streamlined Filing May Help.

IRC Section 6038(b) imposes an automatic $10,000 penalty for each annual accounting period a U.S. person fails

Unreported Foreign Passive Income? Streamlined Filing May Help Resolve Subpart F Exposure.

Subpart F income (passive and certain other categories of CFC income) is taxed to U.S. shareholders in

Unreported GILTI Income? Streamlined Filing May Help Limit IRS Penalty Exposure

GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income), renamed NCTI under the 2026 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxes U.S.

Unreported CFC Earnings and Profits Problems? Why Streamlined Filing Matters.

Schedule J of Form 5471 tracks a Controlled Foreign Corporation’s accumulated earnings and profits (E&P) and previously

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