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How Does the IRS Determine “Willfulness”?

Contents1 Penalties for willful failure to file an FBAR2 What is a willful failure to file an FBAR?3 How is Willfulness Proven?4 Fact patterns that …

Latest FATCA Developments for US Citizens with Foreign Bank Accounts

Latest FATCA Developments for US Citizens with Foreign Bank Accounts Foreign financial institutions (FFIs) are continuing to send FATCA letters to their US citizen account holders. …

Taxpayers Receiving FATCA Forms from Foreign Banks

FATCA Forms from Offshore or Foreign Bank Account Foreign financial institutions (FFIs) around the world are continuing to send out FATCA letters or FATCA forms to …

Tax Planning for Foreign Investors

If you are not yet a U.S. tax resident but plan to be in the future, the are some tax strategies that can be used …

Penalties for Failing to Report Foreign Assets

For U.S. taxpayers with foreign financial assets or income, there are various applicable penalties for non-compliance. With the exception of willful FBAR penalties, these penalties …

Tax Guide for Expatriates and Foreign Nationals

Contents1 Tax Guide for Expatriates and Foreign Nationals2 General Rule2.1 What is a Resident?3 Expatriates3.1 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion3.2 Foreign Tax Credit3.3 Foreign Earned Income …

IRS to Begin Using Private Debt Collectors

Contents1 IRS to Assign Millions of Collections Accounts to Private Debt Collectors1.1 Why is this happening?1.2 Has this happened before?1.3 How will this affect taxpayers …

Dealing with an IRS Audit

Contents1 Types of IRS Audits1.1 Correspondence Audit Program1.2 Automated Underreporter Program (AUR)1.3 Office Audits1.4 Field Audits Types of IRS Audits Many taxpayers will deal with …

US Citizens Owing Back Taxes Now Getting Passports Revoked

Contents1 US Citizens Owing Back Taxes Now Getting Passports Revoked2 Certification of Individuals with Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt2.1 What is Seriously Delinquent Tax Debt?3 Revoking …

Discharging Tax Debt Under Chapter 7

Contents1 Discharging Tax Debt Under Chapter 72 What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?3 What does Filing a Chapter 7 do to Taxes?4 Will my Tax Debt …

Mr. Kunal Patel is a very competent tax attorney handling FATCA and overseas taxation. He worked patiently, efficiently and in professional manner in resolving overseas taxes. He is easy to work with. He delivered what he had stated during our consultation. His service charges are quite reasonable. I would recommend him.

– Anonymous, Client

We found Mr. Patel’s services to be professional, speedy, and his rates are very reasonable…We were impressed with his knowledge of the inner workings of the IRS and complicated tax law and found him to be very trustworthy and ethical in a field where many other firms are just out to get your money. I would highly recommend his services and will definitely use his services again.

– L Mascari, Client

I was worried of the potential penalties resulting from failure to report my foreign investments. I approached Kunal to help becoming compliant and he took time to explain about the streamlined domestic procedure. We submitted the application and received the IRS acknowledgement in a few months. Thank you Kunal for your help.

– AB, Client

Mr. Patel was very professional and approachable. He listens to clients and does not handle cases just mechanically.
He successfully closed a streamlined offshore procedure.

– Anonymous, Client

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– F Mann, Client

I hired Kunal to assist me with a SDOP application after talking to a few other tax attorneys. He is very professional and methodical in his approach. Also very reasonable with his rates. You will definitely find an ethical lawyer in Kunal and I wish him the best for the future.

– Anonymous, Client

Kunal helped us with a successful streamlined filing disclosure of foreign assets. He came across as very knowledgeable and answered all our questions…He was efficient and quick in completing the process after we had put together all our documentation. Overall, we had a very good experience working with him. I would strongly recommend him.

– Anonymous, Client

Kunal has been really helpful in getting me compliant per the streamline procedures. Kunal was aware of all the nuances related to FATCA and FBAR procedures and gave appropriate recommendation and advice. I would definitely recommend Kunal.

– Sid, Client

Our experience with Kunal Patel has been awesome. He was extremely transparent, always available for advice, very reliable and basically on top of the job. He pointed us in the right direction & cleared our matter very professionally. We would most certainly recommend him,to whoever might need a Tax Attorney.

– S.S., Client

I hired Kunal for my offshore case. It was fairly complicated and my accountant did not know how to report them. I called a few attorneys and some of them tried to scare me about my situation. I felt comfortable with Kunal. I wanted someone to take their time with my case and do it properly instead of rushing. It was a straightforward process and done very professionally.

– V.R., Client

When I first called Kunal I was very worried because I had many years of FBARs and unreported foreign income. Kunal did a good job reassuring me throughout the process and the streamlined application went without any problems.

– J.P., Client