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Post-Election Pulse: Unified Global Weighs in on U.S. Tax Future at AmCham HK

Published: July 14, 2025

Post-Election Pulse - Unified Global at AmCham HK on US Tax Future

In a significant gesture of partnership and expansion, Unified Global's Chief Operating Officer, TJ Taruc, recentIn the wake of the U.S. presidential election, tax professionals, American expats living in Hong Kong, and financial experts gathered at the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong to unpack what the future holds.

Unified Global's event, Post-Election Insights for US Taxpayers Living Abroad, offered timely insights on how a renewed Trump administration might reshape tax policy.

Helping Hong Kong's Growing Expat Population

Leading the discussion was Unified Global Asia's Managing Partner, Wade Wagatsuma, who offered key points in navigating potential tax policy changes during Trump's sophomore term in office, as well as covering crucial ground on tax responsibilities for US expats in Hong Kong, which comprise roughly 10% of the bustling region's population. Also on stage was Arvee Flores, Tax Partner at Unified CPA, to give his expert take on shifting IRS priorities.

As a tax and advisory firm serving U.S. citizens and cross-border investors, Unified Global's collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong was more strategic than symbolic. With global clients depending on our insights, we make it a point to remain aligned with the most current and emerging tax policies, especially those that affect our key markets in Asia.

Fortunately, that's where Unified Global thrives: providing clarity when complexity arises. Our participation allowed us to better tailor our advisory frameworks for U.S. expats and asset managers, many of whom face intricate multi-jurisdictional filing obligations. Being present at these crossroads of policy and practice reflects our core mission: to keep clients compliant, prepared, and steps ahead of change.

Events like these reinforce why Unified Global is a frontline partner for clients with a global footprint in ever-evolving tax procedures.

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