Tax and valuation, explained in plain English.
Short, practical notes on the questions we get asked most — cross-border filing, foreign-account reporting, 409A timing, and the domestic startup and owner work that sits alongside it. No jargon for jargon’s sake.
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FBAR vs FATCA: what U.S. taxpayers abroad actually need to file
Two foreign-account reporting regimes, two sets of forms, two thresholds. Here is how to tell which ones apply to you.
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When does your startup need a 409A valuation?
If you grant stock options, the timing of your 409A is not optional. Here is when you need one and what triggers a refresh.
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U.S. citizen living abroad? Your tax filing, in plain English
Moving overseas does not end your U.S. tax filing — but it usually does not mean double tax either. Here is how it actually works.
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