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The Debrief Webinar

“The Debrief,” a quarterly webinar offered by FAWCO sponsor London & Capital, is your chance to bring your burning questions to Pau Morilla-Giner, Chief Investment Officer. It’s accessible to everyone, regardless of your financial knowledge.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this webinar is for you! Join Iain Tait, Partner and Head of the Private Investment Office,

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Considerations for US Persons Coming to the End of Tax Year 2023

London & Capital, the FAWCO sponsored resource, has published an article in November 2023 called “Considerations for US Persons Coming up to the 2023 Tax Year End.” Although this article is geared mainly toward Americans living in the UK, it does summarize six strategic areas that US citizens living abroad need to be aware of: Capital Gains Planning, Foreign Tax...

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Coming Back Stronger: How Can I Be Financially Secure after a Divorce?

From FAWCO’s Sponsored Resource Partner, London & Capital

Financially independent womanDivorces are always a challenging time for everyone involved. The emotional strain is felt not just by those individuals separating, but by children and the wider family. The decision to divorce is inevitably followed by a focus on financial issues and how family assets will be divided. This often fraught debate can...

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Tax and Financial Document Retention

According to IRS.gov, there are indicators that specify how long you should retain certain legal documents pertaining to your taxes. Below is an excerpt from the website.

The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records. Generally, you must keep your records that support an item of income, deduction...

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The US Living Trust

From FAWCO’s Sponsored Resource Partner, London & Capital

 

Living Trust

What is a US living trust?

A living trust is a common planning vehicle in the US that is typically used for administrative ease. It can work as an alternative to a will, because assets will pass on in line with the trust deed and without being subject to probate after...

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How to Recognize a PFIC

by Tracy Moede, AWC Hamburg, US Tax & Banking Co-Chair

 

A PFIC is a Passive Foreign Investment Company. It’s an investment fund or collective investment and it is taxed at a disadvantageous rate in the US. The PFIC problem is a confusing one and is a common US Expat mistake. Failure to address PFIC problems once they are identified...

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The Bill of Rights for Effective Tax Administration

compiled by Tracy Moede, AWC Hamburg

 

Each and every taxpayer, independent of where they reside, has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them.

  • We have the Right to Be Informed
  • We have the Right to Quality Service
  • We have the Right to Pay...
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