Happy Memorial Day from Expatriate Tax Returns
As we enjoy our freedoms, let’s remember those who made it possible.
Living as an expatriate can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its share of complexities, especially when it comes to healthcare and taxes. While exploring new cultures and embracing the expat lifestyle, it’s crucial to ensure that you meet your tax obligations and have access to proper healthcare. In this…
As we approach mid-April, we can choose to think of it as tax time or we can use this as an opportunity to reset. In the United States, tax time corresponds to the first weeks of spring. This time of year is meant as a financial, as well as a personal, recharge. For many Americans, including American expats, the spring…
Remember when you were a kid and felt homesick at overnight camp? Well, you probably thought you’d never be homesick after you grew up and became an adult. Homesickness is a natural feeling that many expatriates experience. An expatriate is defined as a person who lives outside their native country. Many expats enjoy their new…
Let’s be honest, no one likes feeling like just another number. We all want to know that we are being given proper attention, especially when it comes to our finances. With Expatriate Tax Returns, our stated mission is that every single one of our clients is important and will never be treated like just a…
$3.3 billion – the amount of refund interest the IRS paid to taxpayers in the fiscal year 2021. Did you know that, by law, the IRS must pay you interest on your tax refund if it takes them longer than 45 days to process it? As of June 21, 2022, the IRS had more than twice as…
For Expats getting the Covid-19 stimulus payment from the US government can be a complicated process: You must have a US social security number. Using an ITIN disqualifies you from the program. Including taxpayers, spouses and dependents. Direct deposits are only available to US bank accounts. Some clients who do not have a…