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,...
by Scott Grandfield | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog, Expat
The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) is a special agreement between the U.S. and The Netherlands. It offers a straightforward path to residency and self-employment in The Netherlands. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about DAFT,...
by Scott Grandfield | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog, Expat
Should You Register as a ZZP or BV as an American Entrepreneur in the Netherlands? When Americans move to the Netherlands under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa, they have the opportunity to start their own business. As a DAFT visa holder, you can...
by Christie DuChateau | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Expat, FBAR
For U.S. citizens living in the Netherlands, navigating taxes can be a challenge due to obligations in both countries. Here, we will explore key aspects of taxes in The Netherlands and the tax responsibilities U.S. citizens must meet. U.S. Tax filing requirements for...
by Christie DuChateau | Dec 10, 2024 | Accounting, Expat
As a US citizen living abroad, tax compliance can be tricky. Mistakes happen. Fortunately, the IRS allows tax filers to correct errors or update information by amending their tax return. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about filing an...
