Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving 2020

Tax News Flash! From the Desk of Diane Siriani, owner and Managing Member of Expatriate Tax Returns As of today, the US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special PAYMENT relief to individuals, estates, trusts and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak. All income tax payments (including self-employment tax) are…
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,…
Living and working as an expatriate can be a thrilling adventure, but it also comes with its unique set of financial challenges, especially when it comes to taxes. Maximizing tax savings is not only a smart financial move but also a way to ensure you’re making the most of your expat experience. Explore strategies for…
There is something wonderful about starting fresh. Who doesn’t appreciate the chance to begin anew and to do better. For many American expatriates, last year’s tax filing might have been a mess. Maybe it was your first year working abroad and you weren’t sure how to file your expat tax return? Maybe you trusted a…
Have you heard of the Bona Fide Residence Test? Meeting the bona fide residence test will allow an expatriate to qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion. If you are a resident of a foreign country for an entire tax year, from January 1st to December 31st, you may meet qualifications for the Bona Fide…
Route To Success Local women entrepreneurs grow their businesses through technology. It’s well documented that there is a dearth of entrepreneurial women in leadership positions in the technology industry. At tech conferences, there are long lines for the men’s restrooms, with uncharacteristically short lines at the women’s. Beyond Marissa Mayer at Yahoo…