Beware the Potential Tax Pitfalls of Investing in Offshore Mutual Funds – “PFIC” Concerns
U.S. persons ought to be aware of the potential tax heartaches associated with investing in mutual funds held by foreign banks or foreign brokerage firms. When making such investments through U.S. firms, any appreciation or depreciation of value of the funds is not recognized as gain or loss until the fund is sold or liquidated. […]