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Think your overseas mutual fund is harmless? It might be a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC)—and that label can trigger top-bracket U.S. taxes, denied capital-loss offsets, and mountains of extra paperwork. In this video I break down how FATCA has given the IRS a clear window into Americans’ non-U.S. accounts, why everyday products like foreign mutual funds, money-market accounts, insurance wrappers, or even pension plans can be PFICs, and what smart expats should do to protect their wealth.
You’ll learn the harsh difference between owning a U.S.-domiciled fund and an identical one listed abroad, why many Americans have never heard of PFIC rules until it’s too late, and the simple planning move—keeping global investments inside U.S. institutions—that sidesteps the pitfalls. If you’re a U.S. citizen or green-card holder living overseas, this is essential viewing.
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Why PFICs Matter for Americans Abroad
0:32 FATCA & the New Enforcement Era
1:05 What Exactly Counts as a PFIC?
1:42 Punitive Tax Treatment Explained
2:18 “Why Haven’t I Heard of This?”—Past vs. Present
2:53 Global Compliance & IRS Visibility
3:24 Planning Takeaways for Savvy Expats
4:00 Next Steps & How We Can Help
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