When should I file Form 8854 – Exit Tax?

A permanent resident who renounces their Green Card or Citizenship must file Form 8854 if they meet these conditions: 1. They have been a “Long-Term Resident” That is, they have held a Green Card or citizenship for at least 8 of the 15 tax years prior to the year of...
U.S. Tax Treatment of Virtual Currency

U.S. Tax Treatment of Virtual Currency

The term “virtual currency” refers to a digital representation of value not issued by any public authority, but which may be, nonetheless, accepted as a means of payment between persons. It functions as a medium of exchange and/or a store of value although it doesn’t...