Renouncing U.S. citizenship may trigger significant Exit Tax exposure, particularly on Swiss LPP pension capital. Understanding IRC §877A and Covered Expatriate rules is essential for international wealth planning.
How prior lifetime gifts can impact U.S. Estate Tax calculations and treaty credit planning for European investors and family offices.
U.S. citizens gifting to non-U.S. citizen spouses face limits: no unlimited marital deduction, and only $190,000 (2025) excluded annually. Gifts above require Form 709. Proper planning helps avoid gift tax and ensure compliance.
The Rowland case underscores strict compliance for DSUE portability elections—timely, complete Form 706 filings are essential; safe harbor and equitable relief can’t cure late or incomplete submissions.