Global Update

Reporting by US Individuals Owning Foreign Assets

This year there are new reporting requirements by U.S. individuals who own certain foreign assets. The requirements apply to all US individuals regardless of their residency. For calendar-year taxpayers, 2011 is the first year for which the new rules are in effect.
 

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