by Noah Green CPA CFE | Oct 3, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Deductions
Prepared and research checked October 6, 2026. Editorial series date: October 3, 2026. The series date identifies sequence and does not claim earlier publication. The short version An unidentified scammer or lack of an arrest does not automatically prevent a...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Oct 3, 2026 | International Students in the U.S.
The short version An F-1 visa does not automatically require you to report Brazilian accounts, and it does not permanently exempt you either. First establish your status under each reporting rule. Then examine your interests and balances: the Report of Foreign Bank...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Oct 2, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Deductions
Prepared and research checked October 6, 2026. Editorial series date: October 2, 2026. The series date identifies sequence and does not claim earlier publication. The short version A taxable retirement withdrawal and a possible theft deduction are separate questions....
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Oct 2, 2026 | International Students in the U.S.
The short version Your sixth calendar year as a student does not automatically make you a U.S. tax resident. It generally changes which days count toward the residency test, subject to exceptions. The answer can affect Brazilian income and investments, but income tax,...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Oct 1, 2026 | International Students in the U.S.
The short version Remaining a nonresident for federal income-tax purposes does not automatically make your investment gains tax-free. An F-1 student can exclude days from the residency calculation yet owe federal tax on capital gains, the profit from selling an...
