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The PFIC Problem: Expert Guidance from Matthew Hitchcock, CPA
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Matthew Hitchcock, CPA and founder of Hitchcock & Partner GmbH, to demystify one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of expat taxes: Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs).
Whether you're investing in a foreign mutual fund or unknowingly triggering PFIC rules through a local retirement account, Matthew breaks down exactly how PFICs work, why they exist, and the real risks of getting it wrong, including harsh tax penalties and indefinite IRS examination windows.
If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad and investing globally, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, stay compliant, and build a tax strategy that supports your long-term financial freedom.
Whether you're investing in a foreign mutual fund or unknowingly triggering PFIC rules through a local retirement account, Matthew breaks down exactly how PFICs work, why they exist, and the real risks of getting it wrong, including harsh tax penalties and indefinite IRS examination windows.
If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad and investing globally, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, stay compliant, and build a tax strategy that supports your long-term financial freedom.
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In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Matthew Hitchcock, CPA and founder of Hitchcock & Partner GmbH, to demystify one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of expat taxes: Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs).
Whether you're investing in a foreign mutual fund or unknowingly triggering PFIC rules through a local retirement account, Matthew breaks down exactly how PFICs work, why they exist, and the real risks of getting it wrong, including harsh tax penalties and indefinite IRS examination windows.
If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad and investing globally, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, stay compliant, and build a tax strategy that supports your long-term financial freedom.
Whether you're investing in a foreign mutual fund or unknowingly triggering PFIC rules through a local retirement account, Matthew breaks down exactly how PFICs work, why they exist, and the real risks of getting it wrong, including harsh tax penalties and indefinite IRS examination windows.
If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad and investing globally, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, stay compliant, and build a tax strategy that supports your long-term financial freedom.
Mentioned in this episode:
Passport to Wealth is a proud member of the SwissCast Network
Discover more podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland
SwissCast Network
www.passporttowealth.com
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