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Retirement Mutual Funds (RMFs) and Long-Term Equity Funds (LTFs)—LTF Tax Privileges Revised

Submitted by Creveling & Creveling Private Wealth Advisory on December 13th, 2016

By Peggy Creveling, CFA, and Chad Creveling, CFA

This article originally appeared in the American Chamber of Commerce of Thailand (AMCHAM)’s T-AB Magazine 5/2016 and has been shared with permission.

For many employed expats in Thailand, Thai Long-Term Equity Funds (LTFs) and Retirement Mutual Funds (RMFs) can provide worthwhile Thai tax benefits. This article discusses the merits of both types of investments, and highlights an important 2016 change to the LTF holding period. For a period of time U.S. citizens were unable to invest in LTFs and RMFs due to FATCA legislation; however, some Thai asset management companies are again accepting U.S. citizens.

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Expat Financial Planning: Why Americans Should Consider a Solo 401(k)

Submitted by Creveling & Creveling Private Wealth Advisory on July 19th, 2016

By Peggy Creveling, CFA and Chad Creveling, CFA

This article is for general information purposes only and is not intended as specific tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for advice relevant to your situation.

If you're an American working overseas who's a contractor, sole proprietor, or small business owner, you may think that there are few U.S. tax-advantaged choices available to help you save for retirement. Those expats not working for U.S. firms are often unaware that they could be eligible to contribute to U.S. tax-advantaged retirement plans. Depending on your situation, however, there may be several alternatives from which to choose. The solo 401(k)―sometimes referred to as the single 401(k) or individual 401(k)―is one that can be a powerful retirement savings tool for some U.S. expats who are self-employed or who own a small business.

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American Expats: Don’t Get Caught by U.S. Tax Rules on Foreign Investments

Submitted by Creveling & Creveling Private Wealth Advisory on April 10th, 2013

By Chad Creveling, CFA and Peggy Creveling, CFA

While most expat Americans are aware of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the increased reporting requirements for foreign holdings, many are still unaware of the IRS’s particularly harsh tax treatment of foreign-incorporated investments such as overseas mutual funds and pension plans. As a direct consequence of increased reporting from FATCA, we are also likely to see more rigorous enforcement of the IRS’s Passive Foreign Investment Corporation (PFIC) rules. This article is intended to help you understand PFIC rules so that you can minimize the U.S. tax consequences of investing overseas and avoid penalties, both now and over the long run. 

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