What to Do If You Receive an IRS Audit Notice as a US Expat

What to Do If You Receive an IRS Audit Notice as a US Expat

Receiving an IRS audit notice can be stressful, especially for US expats managing taxes across multiple countries. However, understanding the audit process and knowing how to respond can help protect your finances and minimize penalties. Why Would an Expat Be Audited? Expats are often audited due to unreported foreign income, missing FBAR (Foreign Bank Account…

How the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Will Affect American Expats

Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump signed the 1,100-page Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, into law. This reform of the tax code won’t affect your 2017 expatriate filings, but it will have an effect on your 2018 tax returns. This is meant as a general guide; you should always consult with a professional at Expatriate Tax Returns before…