Pain Points We Solve
Giving up a green card isn’t just an immigration decision — it’s a tax event. Many long-term residents abroad face:
- Confusion about IRS exit tax rules (IRC §877A)
- Uncertainty about Form 8854 and “covered expatriate” status
- Fear of triggering penalties or future re-entry issues
- Unfiled returns or incomplete tax history
- No clear guidance on asset reporting or valuation
- Difficulty coordinating Form I-407 with IRS filings
Our Solutions
At Expat Tax Compass, we help green card holders terminate U.S. residency with full tax compliance:
- Exit Tax Risk Assessment
- We evaluate whether you’re a “covered expatriate” and help you plan accordingly.
- Form 8854 Preparation
- We handle the Statement of Expatriation and ensure it’s filed correctly with your final return.
- Five-Year Tax Compliance Review
- We help you catch up on any missing returns or FBARs to meet the IRS’s “clean record” requirement.
- Asset Valuation & Gain Calculation
- We assist with calculating deemed capital gains for exit tax purposes.
- Form I-407 Coordination
- We guide you through the USCIS process of formally abandoning your green card.
- Flat-Fee Packages & Bilingual Support
- Transparent pricing and resources in English and Spanish.
Who We Help
We work with:
- Long-term green card holders (8+ years)
- Dual citizens abroad considering renunciation
- Americans abroad who no longer reside in the U.S.
- Covered expatriates with high net worth or tax liability
- U.S. residents transitioning to foreign tax residency
Planning to Give Up Your Green Card?Let Expat Tax Compass be your guide.
Schedule a confidential consult or download our Green Card Exit Tax Checklist to get started.