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What is the purpose of Form 8854?

Purpose of Form Form 8854 is used by expatriates to certify compliance with tax obligations in the 5 years before expatriation and to comply with their initial and annual information reporting obligations under section 6039G.

How can expatriation tax be avoided?

In order to even be subject to the IRS covered expatriate and exit tax rules, a person must be a U.S citizen or long-term legal permanent resident. Therefore, the easiest way to avoid the long-term resident exit tax trap it is to simply avoid becoming a legal permanent resident.

How much is the exit tax when leaving US?

However, the tax on the future distributions is generally 30%, and you cannot claim a treaty benefit to reduce the tax. For most other assets, you can make an irrevocable election to defer payment on the Exit Tax owed.

Can Form 8854 be filed electronically?

Form 8854 can be electronically filed with Form 1040NR returns except when there is the following: Situations that require an additional statement. Form 8854, Page 3, Section B. Form 8854, Page 4, Section C.

How can I avoid US exit tax?

In order to even be subject to the IRS covered expatriate and exit tax rules, a person must be a U.S citizen or long-term legal permanent resident. Therefore, the easiest way to avoid the long-term resident exit tax trap it is to simply avoid becoming a legal permanent resident.

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