@VLJeker

US Tax - Asia/MENA since 1986. NYS Bar 40+ yrs; US Tax Court. US/int'l tax, cross-border. Forbes Contributor, Bloomberg, quoted WSJ, NYT, Newsweek

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Tax Primer: #USExpats #Greencard Holders & #Foreigners Everything about #UStax at your fingertips! #IncomeTax #EstateTax & #GiftTax #IRS reporting requirements & #Stateincometax. Detailed information for foreign individuals w any US connections. us-tax.org/us-tax-primer-ame…
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When Global Families Rely On Fragmented Advice, Wealth Planning Fails via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #globalwealth #globaltax #multinational #familyofficeplanning #ustax #internationalfamily

When Global Families Rely On Fragmented Advice, Wealth Planning Fails

When global wealth planning collides: multilingual documents, foreign laws, and uncoordinated advisors create hidden risks for international families.

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China’s Offshore Tax Crackdown: What CRS, FATCA & U.S. Ties Mean Now via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #China #CRS #FATCA #UStax

China’s Offshore Tax Crackdown: What CRS, FATCA & U.S. Ties Mean Now

China’s offshore tax crackdown is unfolding in a new era of global transparency with CRS and FATCA. Here are the U.S. connections Chinese families should reassess now.

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Tax Penalty Case Exposes IRS–DOJ Collision & Breakdown via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… Isn't #IRS in best position to know if taxpayer has #reasonablecause ?

Tax Penalty Case Exposes IRS–DOJ Collision & Breakdown

A foreign‑gift penalty case reveals how IRS and DOJ can collide, exposing taxpayers even after a refund. The Fuentes dispute highlights a deep flaw in tax administration.

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Class never goes out of style. In 1992, I gifted then Governor Chris Patten my children's book - Benji Explores Hong Kong. An officer in full dress hand-delivered this to our apartment. A treasured piece of #HongKong history! @PenguinUKBooks @hkheritage @HongKongFP @hk_watch
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Many more students are now opting to study overseas at a fraction of the cost when compared to a US education. While abroad, how many will remain as they view life outside of America with a different lens? Of those, #expatriation may be the next step.
John Richardson - Counsellor for US persons abroad
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A fascinating post from @VLJeker. Think of it: studying in the USA could result in U.S. @taxresidency and all the tax and reporting obligations it implies (subject to any treaty exceptions). us-tax.org/2026/09/14/dhs-ov…

DHS Overhauls F‑1 Visas on 9/15: Triggers Major U.S. Tax Risks

The new DHS rules for F‑1 students take effect on September 15, and can accelerate when international students become U.S. tax residents, taxable on worldwide income. Want to see how these changes …

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DHS Student Visa Crackdown Effective 9/15 Raises Major U.S. Tax Risks via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #studentvisa #f1visa #ustax #internationalstudent

DHS Student Visa Crackdown Effective 9/15 Raises Major U.S. Tax Risks

DHS changes to F‑1 visas arrive 9/15 and raise new risks for international students - U.S. tax residency, IRS reporting, Form 8843 rules, and tax compliance traps.

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IRS Trump Account Rules Leave Foreign Employers Unaddressed via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #trumpaccount #americanabroad #workingabroad #trumpaccountcontributions

IRS Trump Account Rules Leave Foreign Employers Unaddressed

IRS rules explain how U.S. employers can fund Trump Accounts, but leave foreign employers—and Americans working abroad—with major unanswered cross‑border questions.

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Americans Abroad Lose Key Tax Relief In Senate Finance Committee Markup via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #ustax #americanabroad #Taxpayerassistanceserviceact #UStaxation
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Sooo, I have some news: This is my last full week at Forbes. As of 8.26, I’ll be back at Taxgirl.com, and yes, there will be a newsletter: tax news, Ask The Taxgirl, Taxes From A to Z, and deep dives when the tax world gets weird. Join me → newsletter.taxgirl.com
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Interesting article from @VLJeker suggests no end to @citizenshiptax. Confirming that the very meaning of US citizenship is taxation. "All Roads Lead To Renunciation!" forbes.com/sites/virginialat…

Americans Abroad Lose Key Tax Relief In Senate Finance Committee Markup

Senate Finance Committee removes most tax relief for Americans abroad, including foreign currency reforms, while advancing other international filing and penalty changes.

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Can You Blame TurboTax For A Tax Penalty? Courts Are Starting To Ask via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #reasonablecause #taxpenalty #turbotaxdefense

Can You Blame TurboTax For A Tax Penalty? Courts Are Starting To Ask

Can taxpayers rely on TurboTax or AI for tax advice? New court cases raise questions about reasonable reliance, tax penalties and the future of tax compliance.

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Relying on Turbo Tax for "Reasonable Cause" To Excuse International Information Return Failures wp.me/p9UbCS-3Aa #ustax #turbotax #foreigngift #taxpenalties #reasonablecause #form3520
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New Trump Account Gift Tax Rules Ease Domestic Burdens, Complicate Foreign Ones via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… Every #UStax change seems to come w overlooked #crossborder tax issues. #trumpaccounts are no exception!

New Trump Account Gift Tax Rules Ease Domestic Burdens, Complicate Foreign Ones

The IRS clarifies gift tax rules for Trump Account contributions, creating a safe harbor for donors while foreign contributors still face cross‑border tax questions.

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Always great to participate in a podcast with @ExpatriationLaw and provide cutting edge information. My Forbes article on this topic is here forbes.com/sites/virginialat…

IRS Quietly Ends Penalty-Free FBAR Filing Procedure: What’s Next?

IRS eliminated the Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures, that previously allowed taxpayers to file late FBARs without penalty. IRS narrows amnesty for offshore issues.

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@ExpatriationLawJul 2
Podcast - On June 30, 2026 the IRS removed the "Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures" option from it's site. @VLJeker and @ExpatriationLaw explain why for #Americansabroad who have not filed @InFBARWeTrust, the change creates "uncertain penalty" for (possibly) "uncertain conduct". It's a new world ... prep.podbean.com/e/irs-remov…

IRS Removes Delinquent FBAR Safe Harbor — What It Means for Americans...

July 2, 2026 - Participants include:   Virginia La Torre Jeker - @VLJeker   John Richardson - @ExpatriationLaw   On June 30, 2026 the IRS removed its "Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures" page,...

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IRS Quietly Ends Penalty-Free FBAR Filing Procedure: What’s Next? via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #fbar #delinquentFbar #fbarpenalty #irs #streamlinedprocedures
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Preparer Fraud: Supreme Court Leaves Taxpayers With Endless IRS Audits via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #taxfraud #returnpreparerfraud #irsaudit #statuteoflimitations
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This is the king of thing that makes wealth taxes more and more likely … nytimes.com/2026/06/13/busin…

Wages Are Falling. Wealth Is Surging. No Wonder Americans Are Unhappy. (Gift Article)

As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses.

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But maybe there is a tax planning silver lining forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #greencard #ustax #adjustmentofstatus #trumpimmigration #immigrantreality #permanentresident

Trump’s Push For Green Card Processing Abroad: Unexpected Tax Benefit?

The new USCIS policy PM-602-0199 pushing green card processing overseas could postpone U.S. tax residency, worldwide taxation and foreign asset reporting for some.

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John Richardson - Counsellor for US persons abroad
@ExpatriationLawJun 4
Green Card Data Sheds Light on How Trump Admin Change Could Impact Immigrants - Newsweek share.google/KzpVuUc8a8gFh62…

Green card data shows nationalities, groups most affected by new rules

Since 2000, more than half of green cards were issued to immigrants already in the U.S., according to a new analysis.

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Trump’s Push For Green Card Processing Abroad: Unexpected Tax Benefit? via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #greencard #adjustmentofstatus #UStax
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Trump Signs EO On Banking & Immigration Status — What It Really Means via @forbes forbes.com/sites/virginialat… #BankingReform #trump #bankingexecutiveorder #immigrantreality
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