They have never lived or worked in America, but have to pay taxes to the U.S. Now the IRS is looking for them.
Tens of thousands of Dutch people who have an American citizenship are finding out that they had to file for years because of a law called FATCA.
The IRS is threatening with fines and criminal prosecution. Nieuwsuur (Newshour), a prominent news show, spoke with experts and citizens.
Two dual nationals living abroad founded Americans Overseas. In the costly and exhausting process of finding the right experts, they realised they had not only accumulated a mountain of knowledge, but also built up a solid network of tax and legal experts – which could be of great benefit to others in similar situations. Americans Overseas informs and connects US persons to a select network of specialised US tax consultant to help them avoid double taxation and become compliant.
They have never lived or worked in America , but have to pay taxes to the United States. Tens of thousands of Dutch people who have an American citizenship are finding out that they had to file for years because of a law called FATCA.The IRS is threatening with fines and criminal prosecution. Nieuwsuur, a prominent news show, spoke with experts and citizens.