International Tax for Cross-Border Lives and Businesses
International tax is not one issue. A U.S. expat, a dual citizen with foreign accounts, a foreign owner opening a U.S. LLC, and a foreign national selling U.S. real estate all face different filing paths, different risks, and different planning decisions. We organize the work around those actual situations so the structure, filings, and strategy fit the facts from the beginning.
Inbound International Tax
Inbound work covers foreign individuals, foreign-owned businesses, and investors entering the U.S. market. Common inbound needs include:
- Foreign-owned U.S. LLC and subsidiary setup
- Form 5472 compliance (foreign-owned U.S. entities)
- Form 1120-F (foreign corporation U.S. tax returns)
- Form 1040-NR (nonresident alien tax returns)
- EIN and ITIN applications
- Entity classification and check-the-box elections
- Foreign-owned U.S. business compliance
- U.S. tax return filing for inbound structures
- Treaty and ownership analysis
- Pre-immigration tax planning
The goal is to structure the U.S. side correctly from the start and keep the required filings manageable year after year.
Outbound International Tax
Outbound work covers U.S. individuals and U.S. businesses with foreign income, foreign entities, or overseas operations. Common outbound needs include:
- FBAR and FATCA reporting
- Form 5471 compliance (U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations)
- Form 8865 (U.S. partners in foreign partnerships)
- Form 8858 (U.S. owners of foreign disregarded entities)
- Foreign tax credit and FEIE analysis
- U.S. reporting for foreign subsidiaries
- Cross-border income and ownership reporting
- International tax planning for U.S. businesses expanding abroad
This side of the work is about keeping U.S. reporting complete while making sure foreign activity does not create avoidable U.S. tax problems.
Full Suite for Cross-Border Clients
International clients often need more than just tax filings. Foreign investors and business owners entering the U.S. frequently need operational support before the first return is ever due. Full Suite covers the services that keep the entity, the books, payroll, and the filing infrastructure organized so the setup and the tax work stay coordinated in one place.
Why International Tax Needs Its Own Lane
International tax is where filing obligations multiply quickly and small mistakes become expensive. The forms are technical, the penalties are real, and the right filing path depends heavily on who owns what, where they live, and how the income moves. Good cross-border work keeps compliance complete while also shaping the structure, elections, and reporting positions in a way that holds up over time.