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Plain-English answers on expat tax, cryptocurrency, and offshore compliance — written by a licensed CPA and kept current with the rules.

FBAR

Who Has to File an FBAR (FinCEN Form 114)?

Who must file an FBAR, the $10,000 threshold, the April 15 deadline, 2026 penalties after Bittner, and how to catch up if you're behind. By a licensed CPA.

6 min read · Updated June 29, 2026 Cryptocurrency

How Is Cryptocurrency Taxed in the United States?

How U.S. crypto tax works: capital gains on Form 8949, staking as income (Rev. Rul. 2023-14), the 2025 wallet-by-wallet basis rule, and Form 1099-DA. By a CPA.

7 min read · Updated June 29, 2026 Streamlined / SDOP

What Is the Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedure (SDOP)?

The Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedure (SDOP) explained: who qualifies, the 5% penalty, 3 years of returns, 6 years of FBARs, and Form 14654. By a licensed CPA.

6 min read · Updated June 29, 2026

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