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We scour and examine the complexities of IRS and state tax laws to make filing taxes as a US expat easy
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…
Paying US Expat Taxes as an American Abroad
Most expats do not pay US expat taxes because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit benefits. However, expats still need to…
2021 FBAR Deadline for Expats
The 2021 FBAR deadline may be one of the most important deadlines for Americans abroad. However, not all expats need to file it. This deadline…
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…
2021 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for Expats
It’s a fact that as an American abroad, you need to file US taxes if you reach the tax filing threshold. However, doing so allows…
Renting Out US Property While Living Overseas
Renting out US property while living overseas is a common theme among many Americans abroad. Many don’t want to let go of their residence because…
Tax Treaties for Americans Abroad
What's the point of having tax treaties for Americans abroad? Basically, it's to prevent double taxation and other tax penalties for living overseas. Tax treaties…
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…
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…
ITIN Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for Taxes
If you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN) and need to file US expat taxes, you can apply for an ITIN. An ITIN…
