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Nathalie Goldstein
We scour and examine the complexities of IRS and state tax laws to make filing taxes as a US expat easy. Read our blog for useful expat tax tips and advice.
Coronavirus & US Expat Taxes: Extended Payment Deadline, $1200 Checks to Expats
This article has been updated: 03/23/2020: The latest IRS announcements here.03/25/2020: The original proposed senate bill here, with the amendments reflected here (official text has…
5 Things to Prepare US Taxes as an American Abroad
It’s that time of year - tax year 2019 in 2020 - where many Americans, both in the US and abroad, may be feeling a…
US Foreign Tax Credit Calculation and More
If you are living abroad, you are already familiar with some of the tax laws within your adopted country. Especially if you are working overseas…
What to Expect for Tax Season 2019 as an American Abroad
Just because we are heading into 2020 doesn’t mean we file the 2020 US tax forms just yet! In fact, we always need to file…
The Foreign Income Exclusion 2019 Rules for US Expats
Tax season for US expats happens all year round. From the April 15th deadline to automatic extensions into June, and filing deadlines into October, US…
How to Start Filing US Expat Taxes: Our Quick Start Guide
We all know that we need to file our US expat taxes, no matter where we live and work. That's just part of being a…
The New US Expat Tax Reform Draft for 2019
For a long time, Form 1040 (the typical US tax return) had a pretty consistent, yet complicated look. Then Trump, the current President of the…
New IRS Compliance Initiative Aimed at US Expatriates
On July 2019, the IRS Large Business and International division (LB&I) announced the approval of six additional compliance campaigns. The one we're concerned about is…
Do Expats Pay US Taxes: Depends on How You File
Most expats do not pay US taxes because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or Foreign Tax Credit benefits. However, expats still need to file…
The Foreign Housing Exclusion for US Expats
Home is where the heart is. Whether that’s in the US or a foreign city off the coast of Spain. If you’re an American expat,…
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