
FBAR and FATCA: A Practical Foreign Account Reporting Guide
A clear guide to FBAR and Form 8938, including who may need to file, how the thresholds differ and what records international families should keep.
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A clear guide to FBAR and Form 8938, including who may need to file, how the thresholds differ and what records international families should keep.

A practical guide to U.S.-situated assets, domicile, Form 706-NA and the estate-planning questions non-U.S. investors should address before buying U.S. property.

A practical guide to CFC and Form 5471 issues for international business owners entering the U.S. tax system, with a pre-move records and adviser checklist.

A practical explanation of what U.S. income tax treaties can and cannot do, using the U.S.–South Africa treaty to illustrate residence, withholding and double-tax relief.

A practical guide to Medicare eligibility, Parts A through D, enrollment timing, employer coverage, income adjustments and planning for newcomers approaching retirement.

A practical guide to Social Security numbers, work credits, retirement benefits, foreign work history, family benefits and records newcomers should monitor.

A practical first-weeks sequence for newcomers handling identity records, banking, housing, transport, healthcare, schools and the tasks that depend on one another.

A step-by-step guide to school districts, proof of address, age and health records, grade placement, English support and high-school credit review.

A practical rental strategy for newcomers without U.S. credit, covering temporary housing, application evidence, screening, lease costs and scam protection.

A state-by-state planning guide to identity documents, lawful presence, proof of address, testing, insurance and the difference between a license and REAL ID.

A practical guide to SSN eligibility, immigration-form requests, separate applications, required documents, delays and protecting your number.

A practical guide to U.S. health insurance, including premiums, deductibles, networks, enrollment timing and the questions newcomers should ask before choosing cover.
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