Expat Tax Forms

If you work as a freelancer, independent contractor, gig worker, or are otherwise self-employed, the phrase “1099 form” is almost certainly familiar to you. That’s because any client from whom you’ve received at least $600 is obligated to send you a 1099-NEC, a tax form that is used to report payments made to non-employees. But […]

Uncle Sam and American expats aren’t exactly the best of friends. Regardless of where they live, American citizens have to declare their worldwide income to the IRS, and many aren’t even aware of this.   Yep, you heard that right. That’s because the United States is one of only two countries that applies citizenship-based taxation.  And […]

Doing business in the United States as a non-citizen can be complicated, especially regarding taxes.  One form that you may need to fill out is IRS Form 1040-NR, the Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, which is used by individuals who are not US citizens or tax residents but have certain incomes or other reportable activities. […]

Wondering who exactly needs to file this form, how to do it, and why it matters? We’ll answer all of these questions and more below.

Tax compliance is a major consideration for any business owner, particularly when dealing with international tax obligations. Form 1120-F, U.S. Income Tax Return of a Foreign Corporation, plays a crucial role in how foreign corporations with U.S. business activities report their income and calculate their tax liabilities. Despite its importance, many international business owners are […]

The US tax system is based on citizenship, which means that American citizens living abroad are required to file US taxes every year, reporting their worldwide income. As American expats often have to file foreign taxes too (depending on the rules in the country where they live), they get longer to file, with expats’ tax […]

If you’re wondering how to amend a tax return, don’t worry — you’re far from alone. Filing US taxes from abroad can be complex. It’s not uncommon for US expats to make errors, only to realize it after they’ve already submitted their return. Fortunately, that’s what an amended US individual income return (Form 1040-X) is […]

The Streamlined Procedure is an IRS amnesty program that was introduced in its current form in 2014 to allow certain expats who aren’t compliant with their US tax filing to catch up without facing penalties. All American citizens and Green Card holders are required to file US taxes on their worldwide income. When they file, […]

All Americans (including green card holders) are required to file US taxes, reporting their worldwide income, including expats. Many expats mistakenly assume that they don’t have to file US taxes if they don’t have US sourced income, or due to a tax treaty, however all Americans who earn over $12,000 or just $400 of self-employment […]

US expats are required to file US taxes, reporting their worldwide income, regardless of the fact that they live abroad. Many expats are also required to file taxes in the country where they live, too, raising the possibility of double taxation on the same income. To avoid this scenario, the IRS has put in place […]