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A healthy, happy and prosperous New Year to family, friends, clients and expats everywhere who are celebrating.
Social Security and Medicare are always a big question when it comes to taxes…when do you pay them and when are you exempt?It is really pretty simple, if you are an offshore employee for an American Corporation, then your employer will usually withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes on your W-2 wages.If you are in…
Identity theft occurs when a piece of your personal information is stolen and used to commit fraud. If your data is accessed, it could be used to open new accounts, make unauthorized purchases, or file taxes for a fraudulent refund. The IRS may reach out to you via mail should there be any suspicious activity…
As autumn leaves paint the world in shades of gold and crimson, expatriates around the globe prepare for more than just cozy sweater weather. The fall season is also the perfect time for expats to engage in some serious tax planning. Ensuring your financial house is in order before the year-end tax deadline can save…
Expat Tax Tips: How to get IRS Tax Forms Having a hard time trying to find the tax forms you need to file your tax return? Expatriate Tax Returns is here to tell you that the IRS provides free tax forms and publications on an extensive variety of topics! Here is a list of four…
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…
Form 4868 is available to all US citizens for the purpose of extending their filing time from the traditional April 15 due date to October 15. FOR EXPATS THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION FROM THE APRIL 15 DUE DATE TO JUNE 15. In neither case, however, is there an extension regarding the required payment date…