Selling German Property as a US Citizen: The Ten-Year Rule vs US Capital Gains
German property sales by US citizens involve navigating the ten-year speculation rule, primary residence exemptions, and US capital gains taxes.
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Buying Property in Germany as a US Citizen: Tax Consequences on Both Sides
German property ownership involves paying local transfer and property taxes while managing worldwide Internal Revenue Service reporting rules.
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Crypto Taxes for Americans in Germany: The One-Year Rule vs US Treatment
German cryptocurrency taxation and United States tax laws determine how American expats report digital assets, capital gains, and foreign accounts.
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Company Stock and RSUs: Double Reporting for Americans in Germany
American expats in Germany holding company stock or restricted stock units learn how double taxation works and navigate reporting requirements.
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Selling US Investments While Resident in Germany: Which Country Taxes the Gain
German and US tax rules determine who taxes capital gains from selling US investments while residing in Germany, preventing double taxation.
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Vorabpauschale and Abgeltungsteuer: German Investment Tax on a US Return
German investment taxes like Abgeltungsteuer and Vorabpauschale create complex reporting requirements and timing mismatches for US expats filing taxes.
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German Broker Accounts on Your US Return: Reporting Requirements
American expat tax requirements detail how to report German broker accounts on U.S. returns using FinCEN Form 114 and Form 8938.
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US-Domiciled ETFs From Germany: The MiFID II Problem for Americans
European regulatory rules block American expats from purchasing US domiciled exchange traded funds through German brokers.
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Form 8621: Reporting a PFIC You Already Bought in Germany
Form 8621 reporting requirements for US expats in Germany explain passive foreign investment company rules, filing triggers, and available tax methods.
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German Investment Funds and PFIC Rules: The Trap Americans Fall Into
German investment funds and passive foreign investment company rules create complex tax traps for American expats living in Germany.
