Happy Memorial Day from Expatriate Tax Returns
As we enjoy our freedoms, let’s remember those who made it possible.
Text messages themed like IRS announcements are on the rise according to the Internal Revenue Service. Thousands of scammers have already attacked taxpayers in 2022 through MMS and SMS text messages. Scamming through text messages is known as Smishing. Many smishing campaigns are often masked as Covid relief announcements, help establishing an IRS account, or…
Starting in July, letters started being sent to expats who have not paid their taxes, stating that a request will be made to the U.S. State Department to revoke their passports. If you live abroad and received this letter, you have 90 days to set up a payment plan with the government, according to the…
When working as an expat or on a foreign gig, there are a number of tax implications to be aware of. Many countries have special tax rules for foreigners, and these can vary depending on your country of residence and the country in which you are working. To make sure you are prepared, here are…
As the great author Ernest Hemingway said, “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” Responsibility and trust are the two cornerstones of both country and community. Tax document preparation is something that we hold as sacred at Expatriate Tax Returns. Our professionals take their responsibility to our clients very seriously and we understand…
Did you know that back in 2013 there was a 221% increase in the fee to renounce your American citizenship? That was only a year ago. Now, the U.S. State Department has just raised the fee for renunciation of U.S. citizenship to $2,350 from $450. The State Department says its reason for doing this has to do with demand on their services and…
Unexpected events happen to everyone. Unfortunately, some people must make necessary financial sacrifices to withstand such circumstances. One of the sacrifices people make is withdrawing from their retirement early. This quick-cash method can produce significant tax penalties if enacted. Consider the following information before pulling from your retirement early: Flexibility Within 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)…