Tax Tips for US Americans Abroad
We scour and examine the complexities of IRS and state tax laws to make filing taxes as a US expat easy.
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How to Report Foreign Property Rental Income
Would you like to learn how to report foreign property rental income to the IRS? Maybe you hope to rent out your ...
The Streamlined Procedure for Expats – Catch up on US Taxes
The Streamlined Procedure for Expats – Catch up on Tax Returns Do you need to catch up on your tax returns? The ...
Buying Property Abroad as an Expat?
8 Things to Consider
Are you in the process of buying property abroad as an expat? It can be a stressful situation to walk through, especially ...
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Missed the Expat Tax Deadline? Here’s What to Do.
Have you missed the expat tax deadline or forgot to file an extension? The general tax filing deadline for Americans and Green ...
Tax Refund Delays for US Citizens Abroad
Our team has been getting a lot of questions regarding tax refund delays for US citizens abroad. Your issues of long waiting ...
Moving Back to the US from Abroad – Taxes to Consider
If you are planning on moving back to the US from abroad, you may worry about how complicated it can be to ...
3 Things to Know About US Expat Taxes for an American Family
Living abroad with your family can be an exciting adventure, but not one that comes without its worries. Especially when it comes ...
Paying Late US Expat Taxes as an American Abroad
It’s no question that dealing with taxes can be a headache, and the situation of paying late US expat taxes as an ...
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The Streamlined Procedure
The Streamlined Procedure for Expats – Catch up on US Taxes
The Streamlined Procedure for Expats – Catch up on Tax Returns Do you need to catch up on your tax returns? The Streamlined Procedure for expats can help ...
Missed the Expat Tax Deadline? Here’s What to Do.
Have you missed the expat tax deadline or forgot to file an extension? The general tax filing deadline for Americans and Green Card Holders abroad was on June ...
Filing Late FBARS as an American Abroad
American citizens living abroad must report their worldwide income to the IRS if their gross income reaches the filing threshold. But along with a tax return, US expats ...
How to Not Get in Trouble with the IRS
If you are a US citizen living abroad and have not been reporting your US taxes when you should - the IRS has a label for that. It’s ...
Amend Your Streamlined Tax Return as an American Abroad
The Streamlined Procedure was created by the IRS to help Americans abroad become tax compliant - even if they have unfiled tax returns due for many years. It’s ...
Filing Late Taxes as an American Abroad
Filing late US taxes as an American abroad is better than not doing them at all. This is especially so if your adjusted gross income is over the ...
Have Unfiled Tax Returns as a US Expat? Here’s What to Do
Every American abroad is obligated to file US taxes if their gross adjusted income is over the filing threshold. But what if you are just finding out this ...
Filing After IRS Deadline for US Citizens Living Abroad
Expat taxes can be a lot to handle. It is a tax obligation for US citizens abroad to file (and if necessary) pay US taxes every year. For ...
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 the US Expat ...
How to Prevent Denied Passport Because of Debt
Filing and paying US taxes is currently a role that every American living abroad may need to take care of if they reach the tax filing threshold. Want ...
The Streamlined Procedure for Expats – Catch up on US Taxes
The Streamlined Procedure for Expats – Catch up on Tax Returns Do you need to catch up on your tax returns? The ...
Missed the Expat Tax Deadline? Here’s What to Do.
Have you missed the expat tax deadline or forgot to file an extension? The general tax filing deadline for Americans and Green ...
Filing Late FBARS as an American Abroad
American citizens living abroad must report their worldwide income to the IRS if their gross income reaches the filing threshold. But along ...
Expat Tax Deadlines
June 15 US Tax Filing Deadline for Expats
For 2021, the US tax filing deadline for expats to file is June 15. This deadline is a result of an automatic two-month extension that the IRS provides ...
May 17 US Tax Payment Deadline for Expats
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the US government extended the US tax payment deadline for expats from April 15 to May 17. That means April 15 - ...
2021 Tax Deadlines and Extensions for Americans Abroad
Knowing the 2021 expat tax deadlines and extensions is an important step to getting US expat taxes right. With 2020 behind us, and 2021 already bringing in tax ...
2021 Filing Extensions for US Expats
You may ask, what are the filing extensions for US expats? Well, to start - April 15th is the tax deadline for US Americans in the states. But ...
2021 US Tax Extension Deadline for Americans Abroad
Knowing the US tax extension deadline for both filing and paying taxes can easily slip the mind. Especially if you're a US citizen abroad preoccupied with expat life. ...
How to File for the December 15 US Tax Extension in 2021
If you are an American living abroad and the thought of filing your US tax return for the October 15 deadline concerns you, you can take a deep ...
Tax Deadline for US Expats – Is It April 15?
Life as an American abroad is exciting, challenging, and for the most part - busy. However, the seemingly small but important things (like remembering the tax deadline) tend ...
June 15 US Tax Filing Deadline for Expats
For 2021, the US tax filing deadline for expats to file is June 15. This deadline is a result of an automatic ...
May 17 US Tax Payment Deadline for Expats
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the US government extended the US tax payment deadline for expats from April 15 to May ...
2021 Tax Deadlines and Extensions for Americans Abroad
Knowing the 2021 expat tax deadlines and extensions is an important step to getting US expat taxes right. With 2020 behind us, ...
Stimulus Checks
How to Claim 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on US Tax Return
To save as much money as possible on your US expat taxes, you’ll want to know how to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on your US tax ...
How to Get Stimulus Payment as a US Expat
The US government has issued three sets of checks between $600-$1,400 to US citizens who fall within certain requirements since 2020. Those who can receive checks includes Americans ...
Third Stimulus Check for Americans Abroad
As of March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law - making the third stimulus check for Americans abroad possible. The American Rescue Plan is ...
Second Stimulus Checks for US Expats
As the pandemic continues, the majority of the first stimulus payments have already been used by Americans worldwide. Then, a second check has been released and talks of ...
Stimulus Payments for US Expats: All The Details
The first US stimulus payments for US expats have been sent out in March 2020 coming from a $2 trillion stimulus bill from the Trump administration. Now, the ...
How to Claim 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on US Tax Return
To save as much money as possible on your US expat taxes, you’ll want to know how to claim the 2021 Recovery ...
How to Get Stimulus Payment as a US Expat
The US government has issued three sets of checks between $600-$1,400 to US citizens who fall within certain requirements since 2020. Those ...
Third Stimulus Check for Americans Abroad
As of March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law - making the third stimulus check for Americans abroad ...
