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ExpatTaxGuide
We scour and examine the complexities of IRS and state tax laws to make filing taxes as a US expat easy
2021 Stimulus Checks for Americans Abroad
The first US stimulus checks for Americans abroad have been sent out in March 2020. Then, a second check was released in January, and talks…
Unfiled Tax Returns
Penalties for Not Filing Penalties can get serious if you are an American living abroad, and have unfiled tax returns - failing to file on…
Self-Employment Taxes
Self-Employment Taxes If it is certain you work for yourself and are in control of the services you perform, then you are self-employed and income…
Retiree Support for Americans Abroad
Retired or Planning to Retire? If you are planning to retire, you need to know that Americans, both in the US and abroad can gain…
Renouncing US Citizenship
Renouncing US citizenship is possible as an American abroad, though not recommended. You’ll need to be tax compliant for five years, sign an oath, pay…
FATCA and Foreign Bank Account Information
Every foreign bank account you open as an American abroad means you are connected to the FATCA law. This law allows the US Department of…
Save Even More Money with US Taxes
If you have a family, you can save money with US taxes through the child tax credit and foreign housing exclusion. The child tax credit…
Expat Tax Benefits
Avoid Double Taxation from these Expat Tax Benefits Double taxation happens when your income taxes are paid twice on the same source of income. For…
Filing and Paying Taxes Support
In this section, learn about filing and paying taxes for US expats. Plus, foreign income and the exact forms you need to file your expat…
US Expats Tax Basics
It’s a fact that every American and Green Card Holder living abroad must report their worldwide income if the gross income is over the tax…