Expat Tax Tips: How to get IRS Tax Forms

Expat Tax Tips: How to get IRS Tax Forms

Having a hard time trying to find the tax forms you need to file your tax return? Expatriate Tax Returns is here to tell you that the IRS provides free tax forms and publications on an extensive variety of topics! Here is a list of four easy ways to acquire tax forms and publications from the IRS:

1. Internet: All you have to do is visit IRS Forms and Publications and you can find what you are looking for! It is available 24/7 and you can even get last year forms as well. Forms and publications will usually appear online before they are available on paper according to the IRS.
2. Telephone: Call 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time to order current or prior year forms. Once you order by phone you will usually receive the forms within 7 to 10 days.
3. IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers: For American expat, the IRS has full-time permanent staff in 4 U.S. embassies and consulates (London, Frankfurt, Paris and Beijing). These offices have tax forms and publications. They can also help you with account problems, and answer your questions about notices and bills. For addresses and phone numbers of these 4 places, check out International Services.
4. Expatriate Tax Services: We can help you find the right forms you need! Give us call 1-877-382-9123 or e-mail us at info@etaxservice.com. Let us get you on the right track!

Not sure what forms you need for your tax return, just contact us and we will be more than happy to help you along! Taxes can be confusing especially being overseas.

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Bona Fide Residence Test

Bona Fide Residence Test

The Bona Fide Residence Test is often misunderstood by expatriate taxpayers.  In order to qualify there are many rules and regulations.

Residency in a foreign country alone does not qualify you for this classification.

Qualifications for the Bona Fide Resident Test

To be eligible for the Bona Fide Resident Test you must meet all four of the requirements below:

-          U.S. Citizen (or a U.S. resident alien of countries that share a U.S. tax treaty)

-          You have a residency in a foreign country

-          You have been in living in your foreign country for the entire calendar year starting January 1 thru December 31.

-          You have no intentions of coming back to the U.S. anytime soon.

-          If you are under an employment contract, it must be considered long term or without a specific end date.

The qualifications for the Bona Fide Resident Test can be confusing.  If you have questions or concerns about this please contact us.

Qualifying for the test can save you thousands of dollars each year. The IRS will handle each claim case by case, since a large part is based on future intent.   If you need assistance in determining your status, give us a call…we are happy to help you through the required qualifications