by Kristina Thomas | Jan 1, 2026 | Blog, Foreign Tax
For U.S. citizens residing in the Netherlands, tax return filing comes with dual responsibilities. It means understanding the rules for both the U.S. and Dutch tax systems. Knowing the filing deadlines is essential to stay compliant and avoid penalties: ...
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,...
by Scott Grandfield | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog, FAQ, Foreign Tax
Do You Really Have to Pay U.S. Taxes When Living Abroad? Let’s Unpack It! At BNC Tax, we get this question a lot: “Do I have to pay U.S. taxes if I live abroad?” And the answer is… maybe. Living outside the U.S. doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free from Uncle...
