Many Americans think because they live abroad they don’t have to file or owe US taxes, especially if they are paying taxes in their host country. This is far from the truth. Many expats end up falling behind on their taxes with fees and penalties accruing causing stress and anxiety. At Expatriate Tax Returns we…
Filing your own expat return can be confusing and stressful which can lead to making mistakes. Here are some of the more common to avoid… The name on file with the Social Security administration does not match the name on the tax return. Please sure to check all spellings, all numbers inputed and be sure…
Getting behind on US taxes seems to be a trend for expats, probably because they don’t really think about it while living overseas. The rule is: US citizens, no matter where they live, must file a US tax return which reports their worldwide income …that’s US and foreign income, no matter what the source! Wages,…
Social Security and Medicare are always a big question when it comes to taxes…when do you pay them and when are you exempt?It is really pretty simple, if you are an offshore employee for an American Corporation, then your employer will usually withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes on your W-2 wages.If you are in…
At Expatriate Tax Returns, we take pride in giving the best service to our customers over the years. We prepare your tax returns with no inconvenience to you, from the comfort of your home. We do returns via the internet, email, skype, phone calls and/or any other method that suits you. We will make sure…
Is surrendering your citizenship an answer to avoiding filing US taxes? With the United States being the only country in the world that taxes income based upon citizenship (rather than residency), “expatriation” is fast becoming a consideration for those who have never lived or worked here. And, for many, it makes sense. For years, all…
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