US-Domiciled ETFs From Japan: The Cleanest Portfolio Structure for Americans
US-domiciled ETFs help American expats in Japan avoid Passive Foreign Investment Company rules and simplify dual tax reporting obligations.
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Form 8621 Explained: Reporting a PFIC You Already Bought in Japan
Passive Foreign Investment Company rules require U.S. citizens in Japan to report Japanese mutual funds and investment trusts on Form 8621.
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Japanese Mutual Funds and PFIC Rules: The Trap Americans Keep Falling Into
Japanese mutual funds purchased by Americans in NISA accounts trigger punitive US tax rules as Passive Foreign Investment Companies.
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iDeCo and US Taxes: How Americans in Japan Should Handle Japan’s Pension Scheme
Japan pension scheme participation creates complex tax obligations for American expats, involving foreign trust rules and IRS reporting requirements.
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Is Your NISA a PFIC? Why Japanese Investment Accounts Create US Tax Problems
Japanese investment accounts can create severe US tax problems for expats because the IRS often classifies these foreign mutual funds as PFICs.
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US Tax Deadlines for Expats in Japan: Extensions, Estimated Payments, and Penalties
US tax deadlines for expats in Japan include automatic extensions, estimated payment dates, and potential penalties for late filing or payment.
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Carryover and Carryback of Foreign Tax Credits: Multi-Year Planning From Japan
Foreign tax credit carryover for expats in Japan explains how to track excess credits and reduce multi-year tax liabilities.
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Foreign Housing Exclusion Outside Tokyo: Osaka, Nagoya, and Regional Limits
IRS foreign housing exclusion limits for Osaka, Nagoya, and other Japanese cities determine US tax savings on Form 2555.
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Foreign Housing Exclusion for Tokyo: How Much Rent You Can Actually Deduct
The Foreign Housing Exclusion helps U.S. citizens living in Tokyo deduct qualifying rent and utility expenses from their U.S. taxes.
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FATCA Form 8938 vs FBAR: What Americans in Japan File and When
FATCA Form 8938 and the FBAR differ by agency, threshold, and filing method for Americans holding Japanese accounts.
