US citizens and expats with foreign bank accounts face strict IRS and FinCEN reporting requirements. From FBAR to FATCA, learn the most common mistakes — and how to stay compliant.

If you live or work abroad, there's a good chance you have a foreign retirement account — and the U.S. has its own rules for it that don't always match your host country's. From employer contributions being taxed before you retire, to reporting requirements that exist even when you owe zero tax, the gaps between systems catch a lot of expats off guard. Here's what you need to know.

Common Tax Traps for U.S. Expats—and How to Avoid Them