Tax blog
Practical tax guidance for Israeli-Americans, dual citizens, and business owners.
Clear articles on FBAR filing, Israeli-American tax compliance, IRS notices, S-Corp reasonable salary, Enrolled Agent representation, and small business tax planning.
Topics covered
- FBAR and foreign account reporting
- Israeli-American and dual citizen tax filing
- S-Corp payroll and reasonable salary rules
- IRS notices, penalties, and representation
- Small business tax planning and compliance
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The most useful guides for common tax questions.
FBAR filing for Israeli-Americans
If you have Israeli bank accounts, investment accounts, Keren Hishtalmut, Kupat Gemel, Bituach Menahalim, joint family accounts, or signing authority, FBAR may apply even when the account does not feel like a normal bank account.
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Foreign accounts and FBAR
Reporting thresholds, Israeli account types, signature authority, and preventable penalty issues.
S-Corp and owner payroll
Reasonable salary, distributions, payroll tax exposure, and documentation the IRS expects.
IRS representation
Notices, balances, penalties, audits, and when to bring in an Enrolled Agent.
Tax scams and AI
How to spot unreliable tax answers, misleading software output, and fake IRS communication.
Israeli-American filing
Cross-border details for U.S. taxpayers with Israeli income, accounts, pensions, or investments.
Business tax decisions
Entity setup, bookkeeping, estimated taxes, deductions, and planning before deadlines arrive.
Latest articles
Recent tax guidance from A Plus Tax & Accounting.
Does Keren Hishtalmut Need to Be Reported on FBAR?
Does Keren Hishtalmut Need to Be Reported on FBAR? For many Israeli-Americans, Keren Hishtalmut is the foreign account that gets missed on FBAR. It may feel…
What Is an Enrolled Agent — and Why It Matters for Your Taxes
What Is an Enrolled Agent — and Why It Matters for Your Taxes Most people searching for tax help type “CPA” into Google. It’s the first…
When AI Gets It Wrong at the IRS
When AI Gets It Wrong at the IRS This April, the IRS released its annual Dirty Dozen — the twelve tax threats they consider serious enough…
FBAR Filing for Israeli-Americans: What You’re Probably Missing
FBAR Filing for Israeli-Americans What You’re Probably Missing If you are a U.S. taxpayer with Israeli financial accounts, FBAR may apply even when nothing feels like…
S-Corp Reasonable Salary: What the IRS Looks For (and Where Owners Go Wrong)
S-Corp Reasonable Salary: What the IRS Looks For (and Where Owners Go Wrong) Last week I got off a call with a client who had been…
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If the IRS already contacted you
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Blog FAQ
Common questions about using tax articles.
Do blog articles replace one-on-one tax advice?
No. Articles are educational and help you spot issues, but tax advice depends on your facts, filing history, documents, residency, income, accounts, and deadlines.
Why does the blog focus on Israeli-Americans?
Many U.S. taxpayers with Israeli accounts or investments face FBAR and cross-border reporting questions that are easy to miss in ordinary tax preparation.
Can A Plus Tax help if I already received an IRS notice?
Yes. As an Enrolled Agent practice, A Plus Tax can review notices, explain response options, and represent taxpayers before the IRS when appropriate.
How often should I check tax guidance?
Check before filing, before major business decisions, when you open or close foreign accounts, when your income changes, and whenever the IRS contacts you.
Need help applying this to your situation?
Use the blog to get oriented, then contact A Plus Tax & Accounting for tax preparation, IRS representation, bookkeeping, business setup, or strategic consulting.