In this episode of Tax Tracks Ken Buttenham discusses the proposed foreign affiliate amendments that were released on August 19, 2011 with particular attention to the introduction of the “upstream loan” rules.

Episode 42: August Foreign Affiliate Rules

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In this fifth episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, some FATCA reporting requirements are discussed by Chris Chan. Looking at Forms W-8Ben and W-9, he discusses the distinctions between the two forms, why they need to be completed and the process and timelines involved.

Episode 73: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Complying with FATCA reporting: Forms W-8Ben and W-9

In this episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, Ian Macdonald discusses the implications of spending extended periods of time in the US and the tax filing requirements that may result. He outlines the Substantial Presence Test and the reasons it’s crucial to track your annual 'day count' spent in the US.

Episode 72: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Snowbirds and frequent visitors to the US: Are you a tax resident?

In this next episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, Chantal Farrell-Carter continues to discuss the offshore voluntary compliance programs, looking at the foreign reporting requirements and related forms that apply under the Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures and the Delinquent International Information Return Submission Procedures.

Episode 71: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Understanding the US Offshore Voluntary Compliance Programs — Part 2

In the second episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Disclosure" series, Chantal Farrell-Carter looks at two of the options available under the offshore voluntary compliance programs, namely the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (known as OVDP) and the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures.

Episode 70: "US Voluntary Disclosure" series – Understanding the US Offshore Voluntary Compliance Programs — Part 1

In the first episode of our "US Offshore Voluntary Compliance/Disclosure" series, Ife Ashabo sets the stage by looking at the issue of US citizenship, since establishing whether someone is a US citizen can be the first step in determining if they have a US tax filing obligation.

Episode 42: August Foreign Affiliate Rules

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