News & Cases
Event-anchored coverage of court rulings, law changes, and fee changes — dated by the event, not the publish date.
- What the One Big Beautiful Bill Actually Changed for Americans Abroad
The 2025 tax law looked scary for expats — then most of the scary parts vanished. What changed, what didn't, and the one new tax that arrived in 2026.
- The $12 Million Paperwork Penalty: What the Schwarzbaum Case Means for Anyone With Foreign Accounts
A US citizen won a constitutional FBAR penalty ruling but still owed over $12M. What Schwarzbaum means for foreign-account holders.
- Two Court Rulings Just Pulled FBAR Penalties in Opposite Directions
Reyes made reckless non-filing 'willful.' Sagoo questioned how the IRS imposes FBAR penalties at all. What each ruling means for foreign account holders.
- Renouncing US Citizenship Now Costs $450 — Here's What the Fee Cut Doesn't Change
The US renunciation fee dropped 80% to $450 in April 2026 — but renouncing doesn't erase past US tax obligations. What the fee cut does and doesn't change.
- The 1% Remittance Tax Is Here — and Most Americans Abroad Will Never Pay It
The 1% US remittance tax is narrow: most bank, ACH, wire, debit, and credit-card transfers abroad are not affected.
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