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International Tax: Foreign Trusts for U.S. Taxpayers

Unlocking Opportunities Abroad: Leveraging Foreign Trusts for Optimal Tax Planning by U.S. Taxpayers

Created byLambers Inc.
IntermediateUpdated Mar 14, 2024

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleKnow how to determine whether a foreign entity is a passive foreign investment company.
  • check_circleUnderstand the default rules for PFIC taxation and elections available to alter the same (QEF and MTM elections).
  • check_circleLearn how PFIC interests are reported for tax return purposes.

About This Course

This course introduces United States tax considerations (both income and estate/gift) associated with foreign trust structures. The program reviews classification considerations under American rules for foreign trust structures, then details how a trust becomes “foreign” under U.S. standards.

Course Content

2 activities • 3 videos • duration: 55m

  • videocamLesson 1
    Duration 27:10
  • videocamLesson 2
    Duration 14:45
  • videocamLesson 3
    Duration 13:29
  • quizReview Questions

Your Instructors

Lambers Inc.

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Lambers, Inc. is a leader in review courses for the EA, AFSP, and CPA exams. Lambers also offers IRS Continuing Education for Tax Preparers and CPE for CPAs. Accounting and finance professionals around the world incorporate Lambers products into their training programs.

Patrick J. McCormick

J.D., LL.M.

Patrick McCormick is one of the United States’ pre-eminent international tax authorities, publishing his first treatise on nonresident tax in 2021. Patrick is a globally recognized international tax speaker, regularly giving programs to audiences around the world (both in person and virtually) on all aspects of international tax considerations. In 2020 alone, Patrick’s programs on multinational tax issues received more than 100,000 registrations – with the vast majority of those registrants attending multiple programs given by Patrick. In feedback for Patrick’s programs, attendees consistently note that Patrick is their go-to for international tax coursework, in part for his ability to simplify complex international topics.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

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