Richard Jacobson's legal practice includes representation of foreign clients seeking pre-residency tax planning assistance; coordination of U.S. tax and immigration planning; foreign investors in U.S. real estate (FIRPTA) and other business ventures; U.S. companies exporting products or services or conducting business internationally; foreign manufacturing activities of U.S. clients; U.S. business executives planning extended tours of duty overseas; IRS Voluntary Disclosure, FATCA, and FBAR reporting; inquiries from foreign attorneys, trust companies, and accountants; and international estate planning. TerraLex Worldwide Legal Network- Board of Directors; Firm Representative Presentations and Publications Presentations · "International Tax Overview," University of South Florida, May 2011 · "Taking Your Business Overseas," St. Leo University, February 2011 · "Doing Business in Latin America," University of South Florida, Summit on Global Business, February 2010 · "Selling Your Product Overseas - Tax Aspects," University of South Florida International Trade Certificate Program, May 2009, 2010 · "U.S. Tax Considerations for Entering the U.S. Market," Barcelona Bar Delegation, Miami, FL, April 2009 · "Introduction to International Taxation," Stetson University College of Law, August 2006 · "The Patriot Act, Legal Network International," San Jose, Costa Rica, May 2004 · "Outbound Investments," U.S. Legal Forum, Havana, Cuba, April 2002 · "LLC's for Foreign Investors: Not a Perfect Fit," Naples Probate Council, March 2002 Publications · "Offshore Asset Protection Trusts," Author, Lawyer Magazine, February 2000 · "The Endless Maze: Annotated Filing Guide to IRS International Tax Forms," Co-Author, Florida CPA Today, June, 1993 · "Foreign Investors: Immigration and Nonimmigration Considerations," Co-Author, Florida Bar Journal, May 1992 · "Offshore Manufacturing: Unpatriotic or Survival," Author, Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 1992 · "Foreign Investments In U.S. Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide," Author, Associate Editor, American Bar Association, 1990 · "Weekly Column on Legal Matters," Author, The Sun Times of Canada, December 1990-1992 · "Quarterly Column on International Tax Matters," Author, Florida Bar International Law Quarterly, 1992-2000 · "Introducing the Branch Profits Tax," Author, Prentice Hall International Operations Service, 1987 · "An Introduction to Foreign Investment in the U.S. After the Tax Reform Act of 1986," Author, 65 Taxes 339, 1987 · "The New Proposed FIRPTA Regulations: A General Overview," Co-Authored, 10 International Tax Journal 194, 1984 Professional Affiliations · The Florida Bar: Past Executive Council, International Law Section; International Law Certification Committee · Hillsborough County Bar Foundation: Trustee · International Bar Association Community Involvement · American Committees on Foreign Relations: Co-Founder and Past National President · American International School of Kabul, Afghanistan: Alumnus · Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Past Chapter President · Florida International Trade and Investment Council: Gubernatorial Appointee · Mayor of Tampa Mission to Cuba: Delegate · Saint Leo University, College of Business: Advisory Council · Tampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign Relations: Director · University of Florida International Center: Advisory Board · University of Florida Levin College of Law: Alumni Council · University of Florida Levin College of Law: International Programs Advisory Board · University of South Florida School of Accountancy: Advisory Council Distinctions AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2012; 2012 - Tampa's International Trade and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Board Certified in International Law, The Florida Bar Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2011 Related News · Richard Jacobson Re-Elected to the Board of TerraLex, A Global Network of 160 Law Firms in 100 Countries · Five Fowler White Attorneys Named 2012 "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers · Forty-Five Fowler White Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 · 50 Fowler White Boggs Attorneys Named in Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2011 · Forty-Eight Fowler White Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 · Fowler White Shareholder Elected to TerraLex Board of Directors · Richard Jacobson Appointed Vice-Chair-Americas for Referral Promotion by TerraLex |