THE ‘STEAMLINED’ PROGRAM BASICS In October 2012, the foreign friendlier IRS made filing “old” returns a whole lot easier by initiating “the streamlined” voluntary disclosure program. If you are one of the many expats who owe no tax (or very little, like under $1,500 per year) and had no clue that there was a…
Foreign Housing There are two different aspects related to foreign housing: deductions and exclusions, although they do have similar tax implications. The main difference between the two is that the exclusion must be employer-provided while the deduction requires the taxpayer to have self-employment income. Foreign Housing Deductions For the foreign housing deduction it only…
US Citizens Turning in their Passports The number of Americans choosing to give up citizenship has risen this past year to over 1,000 Americans! This is caused by the government implementing a new disclosure laws intended to stamp out tax evasion. Some Americans are hoping to avoid the disclosure requirements; while other Americans abroad say…
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Fallen behind, have you? Well, just so you know, you’re not alone. Many American expats are in the same boat and are able to file late and accrue no penalties or interest. First question to ask yourself…do you owe tax? If your income falls below the foreign exclusion amount (for 2012…
Top Ten Reasons to File Your US Tax Return 1. It is your responsibility as a citizen of the United States. 2. In order to qualify for any tax benefits, like the child or education credits, you must request/apply for them through the filing of a US tax return. 3. As an expat, it is…
What to Do Tax-Wise With A Non-Resident Alien Spouse? For most, it sure is convenient to file separately from your non-resident alien spouse. If you absolutely want to file a joint return for green card application purposes, you will have to complete a form W-7. This form is an application for an ID# that will…
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