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Form 8621
3 resources covering form 8621 for Americans living or filing abroad.
Blog31 juli 2026
Are Foreign Mutual Funds PFICs? What Expats Need to Know
Foreign mutual funds, UCITS, OEICs, and unit trusts inside ISAs are almost always PFICs. Learn why and what US expats should hold instead.
Blog31 juli 2026
PFIC Penalties: The True Cost of Getting It Wrong
PFIC excess distributions trigger interest charges, effective 50%+ tax rates, and $10,000 penalties per missed Form 8621. Learn the real cost of PFIC non-compliance.
Blog31 juli 2026
What Is a PFIC? A Complete Guide for American Expats
Learn what a PFIC is, how the income and asset tests work, real-world examples, and why foreign mutual funds and ETFs trigger punitive US tax rules for expats.