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You may find yourself uncertain as to what to look for in a tax preparer. Is it necessary? What is the cost? How can I be confident in their work? We understand the uncertainty, and we are here to help. Expatriate Tax Services works with individuals and businesses and can assist with estates and trusts….
Checking the Status of Your Return
Once you file your taxes, you may be anxious to receive your return. The IRS has a tool that can help track your refund through the process. The “Where’s My Refund” tool is available on IRS.gov to all those who have filed. There is also an app available for download called IRS2Go app. Users will need…
Are Expats Required to File U.S. Taxes?
All U.S. Expats must file taxes annually. The United States government has established significant exclusions, deductions, and credits to make sure expats are not taxed twice on the same income. Even though most expats do not pay tax to the U.S. federal government because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or Foreign Tax Credit benefits, they still have to…
FBARS
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Did you realize that all US citizens must report all foreign bank account activity to the IRS? FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT(S) UNDER $10,000 …check the box on Form 1040, Schedule B. FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT(S) OVER $10,000…check the box on Form 1040, Schedule B AND file a Foreign Bank…
An American Expat Repatriating
Name: Megan Lee Where are you from: Merrillville, IN Where did you live overseas: Windhoek, Namibia and Beijing, China Where are you now: Berkeley, CA Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a 24 year old who just relocated from Beijing to Berkeley. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valparaiso University in 2010…