by Christie DuChateau | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog, Expat, FAQ, Foreign Tax
U.S. ETFs Abroad: A Tax Advisor’s Guide for Americans Living in Europe This article walks through the rules, potential pitfalls, and planning considerations surrounding U.S. ETFs and mutual funds for individuals living abroad. The discussion is intentionally detailed...
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 | 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,...
