Expat Tax Law - Law Office J. Kovan - Miami, FL

International Tax Legal Advocacy for American Citizens Abroad

Living and working overseas creates intricate United States tax obligations that frequently lead to unexpected liabilities and penalties. Operating from 2 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida, Expat Tax Law - Law Office of Jason R. Kovan provides comprehensive international tax counsel to American citizens and businesses worldwide. Founding Attorney Jason Robert Kovan holds distinct credentials as a licensed tax attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and IRS Enrolled Agent. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Purdue University, Attorney Kovan earned his Juris Doctor and MBA from Washington University in St. Louis in 1997, and a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1998, he served as an Executive Tax Director with KPMG in London, Zurich, and the Middle East before launching his firm. When expats need to consult an attorney protected by legal privilege, Attorney Kovan provides authoritative counsel.

Cross-Border Tax Compliance, FBAR, and FATCA Filings

The United States taxes its citizens on worldwide income, regardless of where they reside or where income is earned. As experienced tax lawyers and financial and ip lawyers, the firm delivers end-to-end foreign tax compliance to eliminate exposure to catastrophic penalties:

• Foreign bank account reporting: Submitting FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) for individuals holding financial interests in offshore accounts exceeding statutory thresholds.
• FATCA asset disclosures: Managing Form 8938 filings to report foreign specified financial assets, pensions, and securities in compliance with federal law.
• Foreign business reporting: Filing Form 5471 for controlled foreign corporations and Form 8621 for passive foreign investment companies.
• Foreign trust and gift reporting: Guiding clients through complex Form 3520 and Form 3520-A requirements for overseas inheritances, trusts, and substantial gifts.

IRS Controversy Defense and Streamlined Offshore Procedures

Taxpayers who have fallen behind on international reporting face draconian civil penalties and potential criminal inquiry. Serving as resolute irs dispute lawyers, Attorney Kovan guides non-compliant taxpayers through the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures and Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedures. These programs allow eligible non-willful taxpayers to come into full compliance without facing severe accuracy or failure-to-file penalties. In addition, the practice defends clients during federal audits, challenges abusive FBAR assessments, pursues reasonable cause penalty abatements, and counsels individuals on the expatriation exit tax under Section 877A and Form 8854.

Why Expatriates Choose Jason R. Kovan

• Dual Legal and CPA Acumen: Seamlessly uniting legal privilege and statutory interpretation with accounting precision.
• Direct Expatriate Insight: Firsthand professional experience living and practicing across major European and Middle Eastern financial hubs.
• Forensic Investigation Capability: Licensed private investigator skilled at untangling complex offshore transactions.
• Global Digital Accessibility: Serving international clientele across every time zone through responsive digital communication.

Schedule an International Tax Consultation

Unaddressed international tax issues only multiply in complexity and risk. If you need a lawyer with extensive cross-border experience to resolve delinquent returns or defend against IRS penalties, contact Expat Tax Law - Law Office of Jason R. Kovan in Miami today to consult an attorney and secure your financial future.