AS A US CITIZEN earning more than $5,000, you should file an individual tax return reporting your worldwide income every single year. This applies to all U.S. Citizens living anywhere in the world…US or abroad. The United States is the only country that has a tax filing requirement based on citizenship. All the other countries…
United States Tax Treaties with Other Countries As an American Expat you will want to know about all the benefits for expat taxes while you are overseas. The United States has signed tax treaties with many different countries (actually over 60). Every country and treaty has different exemptions and tax savings features. Tax treaties help…
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…
Living abroad as an expat you have the opportunity to claim a Foreign Tax Credit to avoid dual taxation. Dual taxation is when two different countries impose tax on the same income. By completing Form 1116 and attaching it to your Individual U.S. expat tax return, you can claim this credit and avoid paying US…
Obamacare and U.S. Expats American Expats should know these important facts about Obamacare. Obamacare is also called The U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and was supported by the Supreme Court in June 2012. For all U.S. citizens it will be mandatory to carry affordable healthcare coverage or pay a penalty tax. The…
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…
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