Most people start thinking about U.S. taxes after they arrive. By then, the most valuable planning opportunities are already gone.

If you split your time between the U.S. and another country — or moved abroad but kept ties back home — you may meet the legal test for tax residency in both places at once. Dual residency is not automatically a problem, but it is a warning sign that your U.S. filing could be wrong if it is not addressed, and it can lead to the same income being reported as taxable in two countries with no relief unless you claim it correctly.

Moving to or from the U.S. mid-year changes your tax residency status, making you a dual-status individual. This means you are both a U.S. tax resident and a nonresident in the same tax year.

Did you just move to the US? If yes, then it's essential to understand your situation and whether you are required to file a U.S. tax return

Foreign nationals living in the United States face unique challenges when it comes to taxes. Unlike immigration status, which is...

As the end of 2024 approaches, nonresidents who have recently arrived in the US or who are planning to stay into the new year should...