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Tax Glossary
What Is “Foreign bank account”?
A foreign bank account is any financial account—such as a checking, savings, or certificate of deposit (CD) account—that is maintained...
Tax Glossary
What Is “FinCEN Form 114”?
FinCEN Form 114 is the official electronic document used by U.S. persons to report financial accounts held outside the United...
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What Is “FEIE”?
FEIE stands for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. It is a powerful U.S. tax provision that allows citizens and resident...
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What Is “FBAR”?
The FBAR, officially known as the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, is a mandatory disclosure report required by...
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What Is “Expatriation tax”?
The expatriation tax, commonly referred to as the “exit tax,” is a federal tax levied by the IRS on certain...
Tax Glossary
What Is “Exit tax”?
The exit tax, formally known as the expatriation tax, is a federal tax levied by the IRS on certain citizens...
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What Is “Excess passive investment income”?
Excess passive investment income is a tax rule that applies specifically to S corporations that previously operated as C corporations....
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What Is “ Excess HSA contribution ”?
An excess HSA contribution occurs when you deposit more money into your Health Savings Account than the annual maximum limit...
Tax Glossary
What Is an Excess Contribution?
An excess contribution occurs when you deposit more money into a tax-advantaged account than the law legally allows for a...
Tax Glossary
What Is an Employer Nonelective Contribution?
A an employer nonelective contribution is a retirement account deposit made by an employer directly into an eligible employee’s retirement...