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2 resources covering excess distribution for Americans living or filing abroad.
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August 3, 2026PFIC Excess Distribution Method: Section 1291 Explained
Learn how the PFIC excess-distribution method works, when the section 1291 rules can apply, and why Form 8621 elections require a holding-period review.
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July 31, 2026PFIC 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.