Could the next Facebook or Google start somewhere in Africa? Of course – in theory. But for many countries, the deck is stacked against it, despite growing populations.
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Will Population And Portfolio Growth Coincide In Africa?
Tag Archives: International (Sentinel)
Qualified Domestic Trusts And Portability
Married couples may want to consider a qualified domestic trust, or QDOT, to ensure Uncle Sam doesn’t cut in on their estate planning if one of the spouses is not an American citizen.
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The Dollar Holds Its Place
The U.S. dollar has begun to recover. But worries that the greenback might be in immediate danger of losing its primacy in the world economy were overblown even before this comeback.
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How To Reduce FIRPTA Withholding
Foreign buyers purchased a record $153 billion of U.S. real estate during the 12 months ending in March 2017, according to the National Association of Realtors®. As these buyers secured their pieces of the American dream, they may not have realized that Uncle Sam will want his share when it comes time to sell.
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Reporting Requirements For Foreign Assets
The term “offshore accounts” is often used as shorthand to suggest that such account holders are trying to dodge tax responsibilities. Especially after the Panama Papers, many observers are quick to assume the worst when someone holds assets outside of the United States. In reality, many, if not most, taxpayers who hold foreign assets do so in good faith for a variety of legitimate reasons. However, depending on the type of property in question and the taxpayer’s overall situation, keeping the Internal Revenue Service adequately informed can prove challenging.
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The EB-5 Program: What Foreign Investors Should Consider
For the right investor, the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can be a sensible path to securing permanent residency in the United States.
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U.S.-Canada Tax Issues
Americans and Canadians frequently run into their neighboring country’s tax laws. Although dealing with international tax concerns is often complicated, a special relationship between the United States and Canada offers some protection for citizens who earn income or conduct business in both countries.
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Curious Case Of The Shanghai Exchange
Imagine two countries. In one, the economy grows slowly and its stock market moves at a similar pace. The other country’s economy grows by leaps and bounds, but its stock market just seems to get worse and worse.
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Pay As You Go: Tax Rules Upon Expatriation
As the United States tax code grows each year, so too does the number of American citizens contemplating expatriation. Any …
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No Interest In Foreign Accounts
The IRS has been aggressive recently in pursuing tax cheats who have hidden assets in offshore accounts. Penalties for not …
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