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PDF16 pagesApril 14, 2026

Tax Planning for EB5 Applicants and New Green Card Holders

Essential tax planning guidance for EB5 investors, covering pre immigration strategies, the tax trigger date, worldwide income obligations, FBAR, FATCA, and common mistakes.

Table of Contents

PDF · 16 pages

  1. 1Why EB5 Investors Need Tax Planning
  2. 2Pre Immigration Tax Planning
  3. 3When U.S. Tax Obligations Begin
  4. 4Your Obligations as a U.S. Tax Resident
  5. 5Your EB5 Investment and Taxes
  6. 6The 7 Costliest Tax Mistakes

What You'll Learn

  • Why tax planning must start before your green card, not after
  • The exact date your worldwide income taxation begins (and common misconceptions)
  • FBAR and FATCA reporting thresholds and penalty amounts
  • How to avoid the PFIC regime on foreign mutual funds and ETFs
  • How K 1 income from your EB5 investment flows through to your tax return

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Topics Covered

  • Pre immigration tax planning strategies
  • When U.S. tax obligations begin (the tax trigger date)
  • FBAR and FATCA reporting requirements
  • PFIC rules for foreign investment vehicles
  • How your EB5 investment shows up on your tax return
  • The 7 costliest tax mistakes new residents make

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