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The Edge You Need in International Tax
We don’t just handle your tax filings. We help you understand the tax consequences of your global footprint so you can build a strategy to protect your wealth and peace of mind, no matter where you live or work.
Navigating U.S. international tax laws is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're a tax professional seeking guidance, a business owner expanding globally, an organization sending its employees on foreign assignments, a foreign national relocating to the U.S., a U.S. citizen moving outside of the U.S., or an expatriate trying to stay compliant, Your Expat Tax CPA is here to provide expert solutions tailored to your unique needs.
With over 20 years of experience in international tax, we simplify the complexities of U.S. tax compliance so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business, living the life you dreamed of by relocating overseas, securing your financial future, etc.
About Us
At Your Expat Tax CPA, we specialize in bridging the gap between tax law and compliance for CPAs, tax professionals, business owners, organizations, and individuals navigating cross-border tax challenges.
Managed by Laura M. Tshilumba CPA, a seasoned international tax advisor, speaker, and CPE instructor, our firm provides comprehensive tax solutions, consulting, and education to ensure accuracy, compliance, and peace of mind.
We understand that international tax isn't just about numbers and behind every number there is a story, a journey. We understand international tax is also about strategy, planning, compliance, and protecting your financial well-being (and peace of mind). Our mission is to equip tax professionals, organizations, and individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to understand the tax consequences of their global footprints and to be globally tax efficient.
Who We Serve
🔷 Tax Professionals (CPAs, EAs, tax attorneys) who need specialized training or assistance navigating complex international tax issues for their clients.
🔷 Tax Attorneys who need tax compliance assistance with delinquent U.S. filings for their clients with foreign financial assets and income.
🔷 Immigration Attorneys helping non-U.S. residents understand their U.S. tax obligations before and after migration.
🔷Real Estate Professionals and Closing Attorneys assisting non-U.S. residents with their U.S. tax responsibilities with respect to selling property in the U.S. (FIRPTA compliance).
🔷 Financial Advisors and Banking Professionals managing clients’ foreign pensions, cross-border financial transactions, and repatriation of foreign funds.
🔷 HR, Tax and Payroll Executives who need assistance with the U.S. tax compliance of their employees on foreign assignments, drafting tax clauses of foreign assignments, tax equalization strategies and calculations.
🔷 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs expanding internationally who need strategic tax planning to optimize their global structure.
🔷 Foreign Nationals who need assistance with tax planning prior to moving to the U.S., U.S. tax compliance and ITIN applications.
🔷 Digital nomads with a U.S. passport who need assistance with U.S. tax compliance, while understanding (and using) available tax provisions to mitigate their U.S. tax liabilities.
🔷 Accidental Americans who need assistance with their U.S. tax compliance. If you were born in the U.S. or hold U.S. citizenship unknowingly through parentage, you may be subject to U.S. tax laws even if you’ve never lived or worked in the U.S. Many Accidental Americans find themselves blindsided by IRS compliance requirements, foreign account reporting (FBAR/FATCA), and potential penalties. We assist in bringing you into compliance and, if desired, guide you through the expatriation process to renounce U.S. citizenship efficiently and minimizing potential exit tax liabilities.
🔷 U.S. Citizens & Residents Working for the UN & International Organizations who need assistance with the U.S. tax compliance. Working for the United Nations or other international organizations presents unique tax challenges. Many professionals working for the United Nations, World Bank, IMF, and other international organizations assume their salaries are tax-free. However, if you are a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or tax resident, you may still be required to file a U.S. tax return and report worldwide income—even if your employer does not issue a W-2 or 1099. We help UN employees understand their tax obligations, optimize tax treaty benefits and exclusions, and prevent costly mistakes that could lead to audits or double taxation.
🔷 U.S. Expats who need assistance with U.S. tax compliance, IRS offshore voluntary disclosure programs for their delinquent foreign disclosures, comprehensive review of their U.S. tax returns prepared by another tax professional to ensure their global tax liability is legally minimized, etc.
Learn about our services
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We provide tailored tax solutions for individuals, businesses, and tax professionals dealing with:
✔ Global Mobility & Expatriation Tax – Ensuring compliance for employees working across borders.
✔ FIRPTA Withholding & Reporting – Assisting foreign property sellers and their closing agents.
✔ Cross-Border Business Tax Planning – Structuring tax-efficient international businesses.
✔ IRS Amnesty Programs (Streamline Procedures) – Helping clients correct past mistakes with minimized penalties.
✔ International Social Security Planning – Navigating Totalization Agreements and foreign pension taxation.We take the guesswork out of compliance so you can operate with confidence.
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We help women entrepreneurs making $500K+ structure their businesses efficiently and understand their numbers so they keep more of what they earn.
✔ Tax-Efficient Global Business Structuring – Avoid costly tax mistakes when expanding internationally.
✔ Financial Checkups – Understand your P&L and cash flow, so profitability translates into real wealth and peace of mind.
✔ Money Mindset & Strategy – Helping you shift from survival mode to financial empowerment.Are you a high-achieving entrepreneur expanding globally but struggling with tax and cash flow?You’ve worked hard for your business. Let’s make sure your finances reflect your success.
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✔ ITIN Application Assistance for non-residents who need a U.S. tax ID.
✔ Pre-Immigration Tax Planning – Understand your tax obligations before moving to the U.S.
✔ Advisory for Immigration Attorneys – Helping clients minimize tax liabilities before securing U.S. residency.Stay ahead of tax surprises before making big moves.
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Dealing with the IRS on international tax matters can be complex and intimidating. At Your Expat Tax CPA, we combine technical expertise and knowledge of IRS audit procedures for cross-border matters before the IRS. Our firm is highly experienced in representing taxpayers in various IRS international voluntary disclosure and compliance programs, ensuring you receive expert guidance tailored to your specific situation.
We provide representation in the following areas:
✔ IRS Audits & Examinations – Foreign income and transactional disputes.
✔Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs (OVDP) – Navigating complex IRS programs to mitigate penalties.
✔Streamlined Domestic & Foreign Offshore Procedures – Assisting taxpayers with delinquent foreign asset disclosures.
✔Delinquent International Informational Forms – Compliance for Form 5471, 3520, FBAR, and other required filings.
✔ MissingForeign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) – Helping clients rectify past non-compliance with minimal penalties.We also maintain a strategic network of tax attorneys who provide specialized legal expertise in cases that are criminal or have the potential to escalate to criminal charges. Through the Kovel agreement, we ensure that attorney-client privilege extends to tax professionals working on your case, adding an extra layer of protection.
We also routinely partner with other tax representatives who can assist with collection actions, due process hearings and offers in compromise with the IRS.
Our commitment is to protect your financial future while ensuring compliance with U.S. tax laws. If you are facing an IRS dispute, audit, or compliance issue, we are here to advocate for you.
Book a Consultation to discuss your tax representation needs.
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Our continuing education courses (CPE) are designed to help tax professionals bridge the gap between U.S. international tax laws and real-world compliance.
✔Customized Training for CPA firms and solo tax entrepreneurs. Tax forms include but are not limited to 1042, 2555, 5471, 8832, 8854, 8858, 8865, etc.
✔IRS Audit Insights & Practical Case Studies to enhance understanding.
✔Live & On-Demand CPE Courses covering expatriation tax, FIRPTA, offshore disclosures, global mobility, U.S. taxation of non-U.S. residents, and more.
Are you a CPA, EA, or tax attorney struggling with complex international tax topics? Become the go-to international tax expert for your clients!
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Speaking Engagements & Media Requests
Speaking Engagements & Media Requests
Laura M. Tshilumba, CPA is an experienced speaker on international tax and financial wellness. She has presented at various professional organizations, providing practical insights for tax professionals, business owners, and global citizens.
She is available for:
✔ Conferences & Panel Discussions (CPA events, financial summits, expat events, global mobility forums)
✔ Podcasts & Webinars (For tax professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial experts)
✔ Corporate & Private Trainings (Tailored sessions on various U.S. international tax topics for CPA firms and organizations)
Looking for an engaging expert speaker for your next event? Click below to inquire!
Our Managing Partner
Laura M. Tshilumba, CPA, is an international tax expert and CPE instructor with over 20 years of experience in public accounting and industry.
Laura's multifaceted experience spans across various industries, giving her a profound understanding of the unique tax challenges faced by businesses and individuals. Whether working with multinational organizations, expatriates, solo entrepreneurs, or high-net-worth individuals, Laura possesses the versatility and insight needed to navigate with ease the intricate web of U.S. international tax regulations.
One of Laura's core strengths lies in her ability to advise her clients on global mobility and expatriate tax issues. Her keen insights into these areas enable her to assist individuals and businesses in managing their international workforce effectively. She provides strategic solutions that align with the ever-changing tax laws and regulations, allowing clients to optimize their global tax positions while ensuring compliance.
Her expertise includes global mobility, expatriation tax, tax equalization, tax clauses in global assignment contracts, UN employee taxation, mergers & acquisitions, cross-border compliance, FIRPTA, delinquent foreign disclosures, and IRS controversy resolution. Laura is also an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) and works closely with immigration attorneys and real estate professionals to navigate U.S. tax compliance for foreign nationals.
Laura is fluent in French. As a multilingual cross-cultural practitioner, and first-generation emigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa, Laura brings a breadth of cultural intelligence into interpersonal relationships to break down complex international tax laws in a way that her clients can understand and apply them.
Laura is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of CPAs, the National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Black Accountants.
Laura's passion for her field extends beyond her consulting work and has led her to become a CPE instructor. An educator at heart, Laura specializes in helping tax professionals bridge the gap between complex U.S. international tax laws and practical tax compliance, ensuring accurate filings for their clients. Laura is a sought-after CPE instructor who has delivered courses on international taxation, tax controversy, and cross-border tax planning through various platforms. She is recognized for her ability to simplify complex tax concepts with real-world case studies, and IRS audit insights. She uniquely combines technical tax expertise with a human-centered approach, making her courses highly engaging and impactful
Beyond tax education and consulting, Laura is a certified health mindset coach and certified integrative health nutrition coach. She guides her clients who are executives, high-achieving women and women entrepreneurs through stress management, self-care, and financial wellness.
Contact us.
📍Location: Virtual Office
Atlanta, Georgia 30350
📞Phone: 470-485-3062
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Book a Consultation
At Your Expat Tax CPA, we value your time and ours. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive and the depth of expertise we bring to each conversation, we do not offer complimentary intake consultations. Our initial consultation is designed to be a high-value, strategic session where we assess your tax situation and provide preliminary guidance tailored to your needs.
If you are ready to take the next step toward strategic tax planning and compliance, click below to book your consultation call.
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🔷 Fee: $250 (flat rate)
🔷 Duration: Up to 30 minutes
🔷 Format: Virtual callThis consultation is for serious inquiries only, ensuring that both you and our firm are making the best use of our time and expertise. We bring our best resources to every call, and we ask that you do the same by coming prepared with relevant information and questions.
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🔷 A preliminary assessment of your factual situation.
🔷 General tax insights and guidance on potential solutions.
🔷 A discussion of your goals and next steps for compliance or tax strategy.
🔷 Clarity on how we can best support your needs. -
Should we mutually agree to proceed with an engagement, and you retain our services within 30 days of your initially scheduled consultation, the full $250 consultation fee will be credited toward your final invoice.
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