International Tax

Opportunities for Foreign Persons to Maximize Tax Efficiency with U.S. Real Estate Investments by Pedro L. Porras, CPA

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Pedro Porras

Despite a challenging global economy, the U.S. remains a top destination for foreign investment in commercial real estate. While there have been shifts in the countries from which those investment dollars are coming and the sectors in which foreign investors allocate those funds, the fact remains that the U.S. offers foreign buyers unique opportunities and […]

Podcast- BPB Knows Opportunities and Issues for International Companies and Families in the OBBB

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Pedro Porras

In this episode, Director of Tax Services Pedro Porras, CPA, explains the changes in the OBBB that will impact international citizens, companies and taxpayers.

International Provision of the New Tax Law Effective for Tax Years Starting in 2026 by Pedro Porras, CPA

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Pedro Porras

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) modifies several international tax laws introduced in 2017 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), including a decrease in deductions and changes to the names of the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) and Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) regimes. The following provisions are scheduled to take effect for […]

Podcast – BPB Knows International Financial Reporting Standards

Posted on July 03, 2025 by Mikel Gastaminsa

In this episode Associate Director of Assurance and Advisory Services Mikel Gastaminsa, CPA, shares the basics of IFRS, what multi-national companies need to look out for and strategies for staying in compliance.

Podcast – BPB Knows FIRPTA Issues

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Joel Young

In this episode Associate Director of Tax Services Joel Young, JD, LLM, shares an overview of FIRPTA, the goals of the program and who might make a misstep.

U.S. Taxpayers with Foreign Affiliates Have An Extra Reporting Requirement in 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025

U.S. persons, businesses, trusts and estates with 10 percent or more ownership interest or voting control over a foreign business enterprise in fiscal year 2024 have a quinquennial requirement to file a Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Forms BE-10 by May 30 or June 30, 2025, depending on the number of forms they must file. […]

Understanding the Corporate Restructuring Side of FIRPTA by Joel G. Young, JD, LLM

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Joel Young

With the complexity of the U.S. tax code, foreign persons may inadvertently trigger a withholding tax on the sale or disposition of U.S. real estate even when they are party to an otherwise tax-free reorganization. It is important for foreign individuals to understand the nuances of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act (FIRPTA) and […]

IRS Announces 2025 Inflation Adjustments to the Tax Code by Jonathan Kraes, CPA

Posted on January 08, 2025 by Jonathan Kraes

Following are the annual inflation adjustments to various provisions of the tax code, which you will use when you file your 2025 federal income tax returns in 2026. Marginal Income Tax Rates Seven tax rates apply to income individuals earn in 2025. 37% for income greater than $626,350 ($751,600 for married couples filing jointly) 35% […]

UPDATED: IRS Updates Final and Proposed Regulations Related to Foreign Gains and Losses Under Section 987

Posted on December 23, 2024

One of the more challenging tax reporting requirements for multinational businesses is the translation of gains and losses of their foreign branch offices and qualified business units (QBUs) into their home country’s functional currency. This process is often complicated by exchange rate fluctuations, including currency devaluations, that can have a material impact on the principal […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Pre-Immigration Planning

Posted on December 05, 2024 by Arthur Dichter

In this episode, Director of International Tax Services Arthur J. Dichter, JD, LLM, explains the basics of pre-immigration tax planning, why starting early is essential and how individuals and families can prepare.

Category: International Tax