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Form 8854
10 resources covering form 8854 for Americans living or filing abroad.
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August 5, 2026Form 8854: The Five-Year Compliance Certification
A records-first guide to form 8854: the five-year compliance certification, including the questions to classify, documents to gather, related U.S. forms, and when a written scope helps.
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August 3, 2026Tax Consequences of Abandoning a Green Card From Abroad
A pre-abandonment checklist for lawful permanent residents covering final returns, Form 8854, covered-expatriate tests, assets, and foreign accounts.
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August 3, 2026Accidental Americans Considering Renunciation: Tax Steps
What accidental Americans should understand about compliance, Form 8854, covered-expatriate tests, and the separate nationality process before renouncing citizenship.
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August 3, 2026Expatriation Tax Before Abandoning a Green Card
What long-term green card holders should review before abandoning lawful permanent residence, including Form 8854 and covered-expatriate tests.
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August 3, 2026What Is the Exit Tax When Renouncing U.S. Citizenship?
An overview of the expatriation tax for former U.S. citizens, including covered-expatriate tests, deemed sale concepts, deferred compensation, and Form 8854.
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August 3, 2026U.S. Exit Tax for Green Card Holders and Long-Term Residents
Learn when a long-term green card holder can face U.S. expatriation tax, how Form 8854 and covered-expatriate screening work, and why the termination date matters.
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July 31, 2026Accidental American Tax Filing Requirements: FBAR, FATCA, and Catch-Up Options
Use this accidental-American tax filing checklist to separate FBAR, FATCA, income-tax, and catch-up requirements before considering renunciation.
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July 31, 2026Renouncing U.S. Citizenship: Tax Questions to Resolve Before You Act
Renouncing U.S. citizenship is an immigration decision with a separate U.S. tax analysis. Learn how covered-expatriate status, Form 8854, assets, retirement accounts, and post-renunciation income fit together.
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July 30, 2026Covered Expatriate Test: Will You Owe Exit Tax When Renouncing Citizenship?
Calculate whether you are a covered expatriate before renouncing US citizenship. Learn the three tests — income tax, net worth, and compliance — and how to plan around them.
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July 30, 2026Form 8854 Filing Deadline: When and How to File Your Expatriation Statement
Form 8854 is due with your final tax return in the year you renounce citizenship or abandon a green card. Learn the filing deadline, extensions, and penalties for late filing.