by Christie DuChateau | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog, Expat, FATCA, FBAR, Foreign Tax
If you own or are considering rental property in Bonaire, the tax question usually sounds simple: Do I pay tax in Bonaire, the United States, or both? For many U.S. investors, the answer is reassuring. Bonaire taxes property ownership lightly, while the United...
by Christie DuChateau | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog, Estimates, Expat
For U.S. citizens living in the Netherlands, renouncing your U.S. citizenship or giving up your green card is a significant decision. However, before you take this step, it’s essential to understand the U.S. Exit Tax. This guide explains what the exit tax is, how it...
by Christie DuChateau | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Expat
For U.S. citizens, green card holders, and U.S. tax residents living abroad, FBAR filing is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—U.S. reporting requirements. If you have foreign bank or financial accounts, understanding whether you need to file an FBAR is...
by Christie DuChateau | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog, Expat, Foreign Tax
The Trump Account is also for U.S. expats with U.S. citizen children! If you’re a U.S. citizen living overseas and just welcomed a new baby, a new government funded account may give your newborn a $1,000 head start to life. The so-called Trump Account is also...
by Christie DuChateau | Jul 28, 2025 | Blog, Expat, FAQ, Foreign Tax
U.S. Taxpayer Married a Nonresident Alien? You Might Need to Report Their Foreign Corporation to the IRS on Form 5471! Congratulations! Getting married is full of love, joy, memory making, and a healthy dose of stress. But imagine your new spouse, a nonresident alien...
by Christie DuChateau | Jul 5, 2025 | Blog, Expat, Foreign Tax, Tax Updates
The 119th Congress has passed what’s been coined the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or OBBBA (more formally known as H.R. 1), enacting a sweeping set of reforms that reshape key elements of the U.S. tax system. While it carries broad implications across many sectors,...
