With all of the stress that is going on in the world, let us take some weight off your shoulders and file your taxes for you. Our expat tax preparers know the ins and outs of the changing U.S. tax laws. If you are living abroad, you are still required by law to file a…
Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) In 2009, Swiss banks reported earnings to all American Citizens with offshore accounts. As a result, UBS paid $780 million to the Internal Revenue Service. Since then, more international banks have provided income information about American Citizens and Green Card Holders with foreign accounts to the IRS than ever…
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) An ITIN is an individual taxpayer identification number and it is a tax processing number supplied by the IRS. It will always be a nine-digit number and start with the number 9. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who need to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number for tax return…
Are you an American living abroad in South Korea? South Korea is the next hotspot for American life considering its thriving economy. A common question many Americans living there ask is “should I file my taxes with the South Korean or US government?” Expatriate Tax Returns is here to answer your questions and help you…
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…
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…
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