— Who We Serve · Worldwide
U.S. tax advisory and compliance, wherever you live.
Based outside of Canada or Asia? Our core U.S. international tax services apply universally. Whether you are living in Europe, the Middle East, or Latin America, we handle your cross-border tax strategy and IRS disclosures with the same partner-led expertise.
Who This Is For
Four triggers of U.S. international tax exposure
Where you live is only part of the story. U.S. reporting is dictated by your citizenship, global asset locations, and multi-jurisdiction footprints.
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Expats & U.S. citizens in Europe, the UK & beyond
Focus U.S. citizens and green card holders residing in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, or Latin America.
Services
- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555)
- Foreign tax credits (Form 1116)
- Foreign pension reporting — SIPP, Superannuation and equivalents
- FBAR and FATCA disclosures (FinCEN Form 114, Form 8938)
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Non-U.S. investors (inbound exposure)
Focus Foreign investors residing outside the U.S., Canada, and Asia who hold U.S. real estate, LLCs, tech startups, or brokerage assets.
Services
- Non-resident returns (Form 1040-NR)
- FIRPTA withholding mitigation
- U.S. estate tax structuring
- Treaty position disclosures (Form 8833)
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Complex multi-jurisdiction footprints
Focus Individuals or family offices whose assets, businesses, or citizenship span three or more countries simultaneously.
Services
- Multi-country income sourcing
- Foreign corporate entity classification (Form 5471)
- GILTI planning
- Cross-border trust disclosures (Form 3520)
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Streamlined amnesty & back taxes
Focus U.S. expats anywhere in the world who are unfiled or out of IRS compliance.
Services
- IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures
- Penalty abatement
- Multi-year catch-up reporting
Scope
What we handle
Engagements are handled remotely and scoped in writing. The process is the same wherever you are.
Discuss your situation- U.S. individual returns for citizens and green card holders in any country
- Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures for taxpayers abroad
- FBAR and FATCA reporting wherever the accounts are held
- U.S. returns with international elements — foreign income, assets, and credits
- Foreign corporations, partnerships, and disregarded entities — Forms 5471, 8865, 8858
- Foreign trusts and foreign gifts — Forms 3520 and 3520-A
- PFIC reporting (Form 8621) for non-U.S. funds and pooled investments
- Expatriation and green card abandonment — Form 8854 and exit tax analysis
How We Work
Seamless remote delivery, anywhere in the world
From initial consultation to final return submission, our engagement process is fully virtual — providing direct partner access regardless of your location.
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100% secure remote engagement
End-to-end document transfer via a private vault, virtual video consultations, and digital signature workflows.
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Universal IRS jurisdiction
The IRS applies the same international reporting rules and tax treaties globally; our technical scope covers all non-U.S. asset types.
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Transparent fixed fees
Clear, upfront scoping for advisory and filing regardless of your local time zone or currency.
Insights
Tax Insights
When Foreign Life Insurance Fails the US Test: Section 7702 and Cash-Value Policies
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Defusing the PFIC Bomb: QEF vs. Mark-to-Market Elections
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Foreign Trusts, Forms 3520 and 3520-A: The Reporting Nobody Warns You About
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The Foreign-Owned US LLC: Form 5472 and the $25,000 Mistake
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Form 5471: When Your Foreign Company Becomes the IRS's Business
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The Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures: A Clean Way Back
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FBAR vs Form 8938: Two Reports, One Set of Accounts
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PFICs: Why Americans Abroad Should Fear Ordinary Mutual Funds
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Common questions
You are based in Hong Kong and Canada. Can you act for me if I live elsewhere?
Yes. U.S. tax obligations are set by U.S. law, not by where you or we are located, and we work remotely through secure document exchange, video calls, and electronic filing. Our offices in Hong Kong and Canada cover our two core regions, and we serve clients worldwide.
I live in the U.S. Why would I need an international tax specialist?
Because the international rules apply to your assets, not your address. A foreign brokerage account, property abroad, an inheritance from a non-U.S. relative, or shares in a family business overseas can each add filings to an otherwise ordinary U.S. return that many domestic preparers rarely handle.
How does a remote engagement work?
We start with a consultation by video call, then provide a written scope and fee. Documents are exchanged through a secure portal, and we review the return with you before anything is filed. The process is the same as working with a local accountant, without the office visit.
I am thinking about giving up my U.S. citizenship or green card. Can you help?
Yes. Expatriation has its own tax rules, including the covered expatriate tests, the exit tax, and Form 8854. The outcome depends on the state of your filings beforehand, so we bring clients into compliance first, then model and prepare the expatriation.
Work with us
Tell us about your situation.
Wherever you are, the first step is the same. Tell us your situation, and we will explain what the U.S. side requires.
Email info@lcwtax.com