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Expat Tax Information

All American citizens and green card holders who earn over $12,000 (or just $400 of self-employment income are required to file a US tax return every year, reporting their worldwide income, wherever in the world they live.

Tax Filing for US Expats

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US Expat Tax Filing Dates – What You Need to Know

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Living abroad can and should be one of life’s great adventures, however for Americans federal tax requirements become more complex once you are living outside the US, and in some cases a lot more, depending on your particular situation. Alongside US federal obligations, Americans who are residents in another country will also probably have parallel […]

US Expat Tax Relief!

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FATCA (the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act), made law in 2010, compels US citizens and green card holders to declare their foreign bank accounts, earnings and assets to the IRS each year. It also compels foreign banks and financial institutions that want to do business with the US (so basically all of them) to declare […]

US Expats Could Lose Their Passports for Overdue Taxes

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Hidden inside a highway funding bill that Congress is expected to pass later this month, is a measure that will give the State Department the ability to revoke the passports (or deny their renewal) of people who are behind on their taxes, the Wall Street Journal recently reported. The new law will affect people who […]

How to Choose Your Expat Tax Preparer

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Since the FATCA law was passed in 2010, US expats are obliged to declare their foreign earnings and assets, along with their foreign bank accounts. So how should you set about choosing your expat tax preparer? Firstly, go with a specialist. Expat taxes can be convoluted sometimes, especially if there are several years’ worth to […]