Led by International Tax Consultant Jack Brister, the IWTA team excel at solving complex cross border tax issues. Working with clients’ offshore and domestic wealth structures and investment portfolios, we strategically pinpoint the intricacies and weaknesses of U.S. and foreign tax systems to minimize loss of wealth and profits.
Founded in 2015 and located in the heart of New York City on Avenue of the Americas, International Wealth Tax Advisors provides highly personalized, secure and private global tax accounting and consulting to individuals, families, family offices and foreign-based multinational business clients across the U.S.A and North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East.
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Our Specialties
Foreign Trust, Estate and Gift Taxation
Based on clients’ jurisdiction and current needs, IWTA provides strategic consulting and assists in selecting and implementing a wealth transfer structure to maximize returns and minimize tax exposure.
Pre-Immigration and Expatriation Planning
IWTA assists clients planning to become U.S. taxpayers as well as those terminating their citizen or green card status. We help mitigate the substantial taxes that can result from these decisions.
U.S., Real Estate & Foreign Investments
IWTA provides non-U.S. taxpayers diligent assessment of and planning for investments in U.S. business and real estate. For U.S. taxpayers: We provide foreign investment and tax strategies.
Foreign Financial Asset and FBAR Reporting
Get help with FACTA, foreign financial asset reporting and the FBAR and know the filing requirements: Most U.S. persons with interest in foreign accounts/investments are required to report, and to file the FBAR.
Voluntary Disclosures
The U.S. federal and state governments have long-standing offerings of voluntary disclosure programs. IWTA helps taxpayers who have lapsed in tax filing and international disclosures get back in compliance.
Business Activities
IWTA helps clients establish businesses in the USA, structure them for maximum tax benefits, and file tax returns as U.S. policies and regulations dictate. Knowing and complying with U.S. State and Local tax laws are critical factors.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
IWTA helps clients find the right classification for their entities, obtain a Global International Identification Number, and prepare Form W-8 and Form 8966 to ensure compliance.
Non-Resident Alien Tax Planning
The time NRAs spend in the U.S., combined with U.S. investment structure is critical to minimize U.S. tax exposure and liability. IWTA helps NRAs avoid costly mistakes with a personalized strategic financial and tax plan.
The U.S. is the world's largest economy with vast opportunities to expand wealth.
The “American Dream” of building unlimited wealth through investments in the U.S.A is practically a global obsession. However, understanding the U.S. system of worldwide tax collection and what legally defines an entity as a U.S. taxpayer is critical to building, growing and keeping your investments.
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Navigating Tax Changes in 2025 Amid Uncertainty
2025 was set up to be a significant year for global tax updates—most notably the continued implementation of Pillar Two, the global tax agreement designed by the OECD. And in December, the list of countries that have introduced Pillar Two rules, or that have committed to doing so, grew…
Tax Cliffs and a Second Trump Presidency
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 introduced significant tax cuts during President Donald Trump’s first term. However, many provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025, which could lead to a “tax cliff” for individuals, families and businesses.
Beyond Borders: Implications of Recent Court Cases on Foreign Tax Issues
Foreign trusts, foreign ownership. The rules governing the legal structure of trusts and their associated obligations are complex, and some of these rules aren’t fully defined in the tax law…
Navigating the Global Tax Landscape in 2024 – Third Quarter Roundup
It’s been a busy year for global tax issues, between the Global Minimum Tax, worldwide calls for a wealth tax, and significant judicial decisions in the United States…
High-Net-Worth Individuals Look to Expand Their Investments
High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly going outside their primary wealth management relationships to invest in alternative investments, cryptocurrencies, and ESG, according to a survey by PWC.
The Impact of the Global Minimum Tax on Corporate Flows
Is this the end of shifting profits from high-tax to low-tax jurisdictions?
The landscape of international taxation is undergoing a seismic shift with the implementation of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Global Minimum Tax (GMT).