Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, a leading DC-based law firm in the tax controversy arena, and Ham, Langston & Brezina LLP, a Texas-based multi-service accounting firm, have joined forces to host “Navigating U.S. Tax Requirements and Strategic Methods of Coming into Compliance,” a seminar to be held on March 11, 2015 at Luca, Caribbean Club, West Bay Road, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands between 5:30-7:30pm.
Especially designed for U.S. taxpayers residing in the Cayman Islands, attendees will learn about the most recent U.S. tax filing and reporting requirements as well as practical and effective methods for coming into compliance through various IRS voluntary disclosure programs, including the Streamlined Filing Compliance Program for non-U.S. residents. Speakers will address the new reporting requirements under FATCA and expatriation considerations and help guide Cayman-based U.S. non-residents in their filing options. The seminar is free of charge and relevant to all U.S. citizens and green card holders, as well as lawyers, accountants, financial planners, and investment professionals who may advise them.
Leading industry experts Zhanna A. Ziering and Dianne C. Mehany, attorneys with Caplin & Drysdale will cover the legal aspects of navigating the various IRS compliance options and discuss strategies for tax filing and expatriation decision making. Richard Duncan, CPA with Ham, Langston & Brezina and international tax expert, will discuss strategies for Cayman-based U.S. taxpayers and how to navigate the filing complexities for U.S. citizens and green card holders residing abroad.
Rob Imparato, Managing Director of Sunshine Land Ltd., a long-standing client of Ham, Langston & Brezina, said that understanding the most recent U.S. tax filing and reporting programs and their specifications, as well as recent enforcement activity aimed at non-compliant Americans, is vital to the Cayman business and banking community.
“The current requirements from the United States require U.S. non-residents to move rapidly and comply with the exchange of information, and we hope this seminar will provide the expertise and strategic guidance needed to clearly understand the available options. We are fortunate to have technical experts visit Cayman and speak candidly to our U.S. citizens.”
The 2 hour session includes a 45-minute seminar followed by reception and aims to assist expatriates and local banks navigate the complexities of the newly implemented Streamlined Filing Compliance Program.
To register for the seminar, contact Donna Brezina, dbrezina@hlb-cpa.com, 1-281-481-1040.
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