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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 24 MIN

International Tax Compliance: What CPAs Often Overlook

from Let's Talk Tax · host McGuire Sponsel

As businesses become increasingly global, international tax compliance is no longer just a concern for large multinational corporations. Even routine business decisions—such as hiring an employee overseas, opening a foreign bank account, or forming a foreign entity—can create significant U.S. reporting obligations.In this episode of Let's Talk Tax, Dave McGuire sits down with Greg Lambrecht, CPA, to discuss the international tax compliance issues CPAs often overlook and the costly consequences that can result when those requirements are missed.The discussion covers how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) increased the complexity of international reporting, common filing requirements such as Form 5471 and FBAR, examples of businesses unknowingly creating foreign tax exposure, and why proactive planning is critical before expanding across borders.Whether you're advising clients with international operations, foreign investors, overseas employees, or foreign financial accounts, this episode offers practical insights into identifying risks, avoiding penalties, and navigating an increasingly complex global tax environment.As always, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For today's show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening. We will see you next Saturday, June 6th, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!

As businesses become increasingly global, international tax compliance is no longer just a concern for large multinational corporations. Even routine business decisions—such as hiring an employee overseas, opening a foreign bank account, or forming a foreign entity—can create significant U.S. reporting obligations.In this episode of Let's Talk Tax, Dave McGuire sits down with Greg Lambrecht, CPA, to discuss the international tax compliance issues CPAs often overlook and the costly consequences that can result when those requirements are missed.The discussion covers how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) increased the complexity of international reporting, common filing requirements such as Form 5471 and FBAR, examples of businesses unknowingly creating foreign tax exposure, and why proactive planning is critical before expanding across borders.Whether you're advising clients with international operations, foreign investors, overseas employees, or foreign financial accounts, this episode offers practical insights into identifying risks, avoiding penalties, and navigating an increasingly complex global tax environment.As always, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For today's show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mcguiresponsel.com/letstalktaxpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening. We will see you next Saturday, June 6th, for the next Let's Talk Tax episode!

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