This is probably not the right forum to approach you in, but is there any chance you would be able to take a few questions from me either here or by e-mail? I am a dual citizen (but I have never lived in the country) and am so afraid of doing something wrong with regards to US tax obligations. I am especially worried that I would accidentally make myself liable by simply owning my home or having a savings account in my native country.
I realize your job is to handle these things, and I am not in any way trying to say "can you please answer some questions for free so I don't have to hire you later on" - I'm just a regular guy with a regular income and a regular life in another country who happens to have been born to a US citizen a long time ago. I cannot in any way afford to consult with an international tax attorney.
Feel free to ignore this random stranger asking for advice using a throwaway account :-)
I realize your job is to handle these things, and I am not in any way trying to say "can you please answer some questions for free so I don't have to hire you later on" - I'm just a regular guy with a regular income and a regular life in another country who happens to have been born to a US citizen a long time ago. I cannot in any way afford to consult with an international tax attorney.
Feel free to ignore this random stranger asking for advice using a throwaway account :-)