<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Northstar CPAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northstar Cpas]]></description><link>https://www.thenorthstar.cpa/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:22:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thenorthstar.cpa/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The $166 Billion Tariff Refund: What U.S. ImportersNeed to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a landmark 2026 Supreme Court decision overturning excessive IEEPA tariffs, billions of dollars are being refunded to U.S. importers. Find out if your shipments qualify, how the CBP's new CAPE portal works, and the critical deadlines to claim your funds. Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in February 2026, a historic $166 billion refund opportunity has emerged for U.S. importers. The refunds finally started flowing in May 2026, but navigating the administrative maze to claim...]]></description><link>https://www.thenorthstar.cpa/post/us-tariff-refund-importers-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa0f881cc0692753db740b7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:24:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>northstar cpa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. Exit Tax: What You Must Know BeforeLeaving America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you planning to surrender your Green Card or U.S. citizenship? The IRS Expatriation Tax could force you to pay significant taxes on unrealized global assets. Learn the thresholds for becoming a covered expatriate and essential pre-departure planning strategies. What is the Exit Tax? The U.S. exit tax (or expatriation tax) is essentially a toll charge applied when you formally renounce your U.S. citizenship or surrender your long-term permanent resident (Green Card) status. Enacted under...]]></description><link>https://www.thenorthstar.cpa/post/the-u-s-exit-tax-what-you-must-know-beforeleaving-america</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa0f48239c0537d50eba14b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:10:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>northstar cpa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[That Mutual Fund SIP Back Home Might Be CausingYou a US Tax Headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[For NRIs, a simple Systematic Investment Plan in Indian mutual funds is often classified as a PFIC by the IRS. Discover the hidden punitive tax implications, the burdensome Form 8621 filing requirements, and strategies to restructure your cross-border investment portfolio effectively. For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in the US, continuing a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in Indian mutual funds feels like a smart, nostalgic way to build wealth back home. Unfortunately, the IRS...]]></description><link>https://www.thenorthstar.cpa/post/indian-mutual-funds-us-tax-pfic-nris</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa0ef97de6cabeb3fe0339b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:50:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>northstar cpa</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>