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Philippine Stocks (PSEi) From the US — How Dividends and Capital Gains Actually Get Taxed

August 24, 2026 by catchyoulaterdd@gmail.com
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Individual PSEi stocks aren’t PFICs like Philippine mutual funds are, but dividends still get taxed twice unless you claim the foreign tax credit correctly.

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Roth IRA for Filipino Immigrants — Why Starting Early Matters More When You Might Leave

August 17, 2026 by catchyoulaterdd@gmail.com
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Roth IRA Filipino immigrants often skip retirement accounts over “what if I leave” doubts. Here’s why starting early still wins either way.

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Philippine UITFs From the US — The PFIC Tax Problem (And What to Buy Instead)

August 2, 2026 by catchyoulaterdd@gmail.com
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A BPI or BDO UITF can trigger PFIC tax rates over 37% on a small gain once you’re a US tax resident. Here’s the fix.

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