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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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How IRS Transcripts Can Reveal Refunds, Penalties, and Filing Problems

You filed your tax return. Maybe the refund never came. Maybe the refund was smaller than expected.

Selling Property in Colombia: U.S. Tax Return Issues to Review

You sold property in Colombia, or you are about to sell. Maybe it was an apartment in

Reporting Colombian Rental Property on a U.S. Tax Return

You live in Miami, but you own property in Colombia. Maybe it is an apartment in Medellín,

Foreign Tax Credit Mistakes for Colombian Taxes Paid

You paid taxes in Colombia. Maybe DIAN withheld tax. Maybe you paid Colombian tax on rental income,

FBAR vs Form 8938 for Colombian Accounts

You have cuentas en Colombia, and now you are seeing two terms everywhere: FBAR and Form 8938.

Colombian Bank and other Financial Accounts, FBAR, and Form 8938

You have cuentas en Colombia. Maybe one account. Maybe several. Maybe a savings account, checking account, investment

Taxes Colombia USA: What Dual Citizens Often Miss

Being a U.S./Colombia dual citizen can make taxes feel confusing fast. You may live in Miami, file

Cuentas en Colombia y el IRS: What Dual US / Colombian Taxpayers Should Know

You live in Miami, but you still have cuentas en Colombia. Maybe it is a savings account

Common U.S. Tax Return Mistakes for dual US/Colombian Taxpayers

You filed your U.S. taxes. Maybe you got a refund. Maybe the return was accepted. Maybe your

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