Droit Fiscal Américain

U.S. Exit Tax and Swiss Occupational Pension Plans (LPP)

by: Olivier ThevozPublished on: 26/02/2026

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.

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U.S. Exit Tax and Swiss Occupational Pension Plans (LPP)

U.S. Estate Tax and Prior Gifts: A Critical Risk in International Estate Planning

by: Olivier ThevozPublished on: 15/02/2026

How prior lifetime gifts can impact U.S. Estate Tax calculations and treaty credit planning for European investors and family offices.

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U.S. Estate Tax and Prior Gifts: A Critical Risk in International Estate Planning

Gift Tax Implications for U.S. Citizen Spouses Giving to Non-U.S. Citizen Spouses

by: Olivier ThevozPublished on: 26/10/2025

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.

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Gift Tax Implications for U.S. Citizen Spouses Giving to Non-U.S. Citizen Spouses

𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐓.𝐂. 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟕𝟔

by: Olivier ThevozPublished on: 26/10/2025

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.

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𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐓.𝐂. 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟕𝟔