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Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy 4th of July!
When many people hear the term “expatriates” they think of business people who are from one country and working in another. While this is true, it’s important to remember that not every expat is a businessman in a suit and tie who got transferred from the corporate office in Manhattan to the overseas office in…
The U.S. Presidential election is underway and some U.S. expats are wondering if their vote from abroad will affect their tax status. Voting is a U.S. citizen’s constitutional right and is not conditional on having filed or paid income taxes, so it will not increase your federal or state income tax liability.
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…
One of the biggest challenges for US expats is avoiding double taxation—being taxed on the same income in both your host country and the US. Thankfully, tax treaties can help. These agreements between the US and other countries ensure that expats aren’t unfairly taxed, but understanding how to use them effectively is critical. What Are…