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4 resources covering foreign trust for Americans living or filing abroad.
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August 3, 2026When a Foreign Pension Raises Form 3520 Questions
Why a foreign pension may require a foreign-trust review, what documents to collect, and how Form 3520 differs from Form 3520-A and Form 8938.
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August 3, 2026Foreign Grantor Trust vs. Nongrantor Trust for U.S. Tax Reporting
Understand the U.S. tax reporting difference between a foreign grantor trust and a foreign nongrantor trust, including Forms 3520 and 3520-A.
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August 3, 2026Form 3520-A for a Foreign Trust: Annual U.S. Owner Reporting
Understand who is responsible for Form 3520-A, what a U.S. owner needs when the trust does not file, and how to coordinate Form 3520 and Form 8938.
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July 31, 2026Foreign Trust Beneficiary Rules for US Expats
US expats who receive distributions from foreign trusts face complex reporting on Form 3520 and potential 35% penalties. Learn grantor vs non-grantor trust rules.