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Operating across borders exposes individuals and entities to some of the most complex, unforgiving regulations in the US tax code. From FATCA compliance to FBAR filings, a single misunderstanding can trigger devastating federal penalties.
SMAART Company specializes in cross-border tax compliance. Whether you are a US expat living abroad, a foreign national with US-based investments, or a multinational startup, we ensure your global assets are completely synchronized and legally compliant with the IRS.
We trace your international footprint, identifying every foreign bank account, trust, and corporate stake requiring IRS disclosure.
Our experts apply relevant tax treaties and cross-border exemptions to synthesize your obligations legally.
We package and submit your heavy compliance forms flawlessly, providing you with documented proof of submission.
Failing to report a foreign bank account via FBAR can result in fines starting at $10,000 per violation. We eliminate this threat through meticulous offshore tracking.
Get answers to the most common questions about our international tax preparation services.
Yes. The United States demands citizenship-based taxation. As long as you maintain US citizenship or a green card, a return must be filed globally, even if the taxes owed drop to zero via exemptions.
FBAR (Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) must be filed by US persons holding over $10,000 aggregate in foreign accounts at any point during the calendar year.
We regularly handle US compliance for clients with ties to Canada, Mexico, the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Israel, India, and much of Latin America. For any jurisdiction, we apply the relevant US treaty provisions and coordinate with local in-country counsel when required.
We evaluate eligibility for Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures or Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures, both can dramatically reduce or eliminate penalties for taxpayers who were non-willful. Most overdue FBAR cases we take on get resolved without the $10,000-per-violation standard penalty.
All documents move through our encrypted portal, never email. Access is strictly limited to the expat-tax team assigned to your engagement, and files are encrypted at rest under SOC-aligned controls. Cross-border data privacy is non-negotiable.
Engage our international tax unit today and ensure your offshore compliance is handled relentlessly.
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