Client Case Studies

Real Results for Real People with Complex International Tax Situations

Every case below represents a real client who came to us overwhelmed, uncertain, and facing significant penalties. Each one left with a clear resolution, dramatically reduced exposure, and full compliance with US tax law.

Tajma Qorri, international tax specialist

Why We Share These Stories

International tax compliance can feel isolating. Clients often believe their situation is uniquely complicated or that no one else has faced the same challenge. These case studies prove otherwise. They show the specific steps we take, the procedures we use, and the outcomes we achieve. Names, identifying details, and exact figures have been adjusted to protect confidentiality, but the core facts, the strategies, and the results are real.

If any of these stories remind you of your own situation, schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your options.

🇬🇧 SDOP

How a UK-Born US Resident Resolved 10 Years of Unreported ISAs and Pensions

A British citizen living in the US for over a decade had no idea his UK ISAs, workplace pension, and Premium Bonds all required US reporting. The potential FBAR penalties exceeded $600,000.

~$580K
Penalties Avoided
SDOP
Procedure Used
UK
Country
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🇮🇳 SDOP

Software Engineer Discovers His Indian NRE Account Triggers US Reporting

An Indian-born software engineer on an H-1B visa had maintained NRE and NRO accounts in India for years. He had no idea these accounts, along with Indian mutual fund investments, triggered FBAR, FATCA, and PFIC reporting obligations.

~$171K+
Penalties Avoided
SDOP
Procedure Used
India
Country
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🇩🇪 SFOP

American in Germany Who Stopped Filing for 7 Years

An American who relocated to Germany for work stopped filing US returns entirely, believing residence abroad eliminated US tax obligations. Seven years of unfiled returns and unreported German bank accounts created serious exposure.

$0
Penalty Paid
SFOP
Procedure Used
Germany
Country
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🇨🇭 SDOP

Inheriting a Swiss Bank Account: From Panic to Compliance

After a parent passed away, this US citizen inherited a Swiss bank account worth over $800,000. The inherited account brought to light years of unreported foreign financial assets, including accounts the parent had quietly maintained for decades.

~$440K+
Penalties Avoided
SDOP
Procedure Used
Switzerland
Country
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🇨🇦 SDOP

Canadian-American Dual Citizen Untangles RRSP, TFSA, and PFIC Issues

A dual Canadian-American citizen living in Illinois had been contributing to Canadian RRSP and TFSA accounts for years without realizing both created complex US reporting obligations. The TFSA, in particular, triggered PFIC classification for every underlying mutual fund.

Significant
Penalty Reduction
SDOP
Procedure Used
Canada
Country
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Does Any of This Sound Familiar?

If you have unreported foreign accounts, unfiled returns, or complex international tax issues, you are not alone. Thousands of US taxpayers face these exact situations every year. The key is to act before the IRS acts first.

Tajma Qorri has helped clients across the United Kingdom, India, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and dozens of other countries come into full compliance through the IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures.

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