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Filing an Extension

Filing an Extension

Tax Day 2022 is not a done deal! If you filed an extension by April 18, you have until October 17 to file your 2021 return. If you are an expat, you get an automatic extension until June 15, which means that it’s not too late to extend to October 17. Keep in mind that extensions…

Self-Employed Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Know About U.S. Taxes

Self-Employed Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Know About U.S. Taxes

If you’re a U.S. citizen working for yourself while living overseas, whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, or small business owner you still have U.S. tax obligations. In fact, being self-employed abroad comes with unique challenges and opportunities. 🧾 You’re Still Taxed on Worldwide Income The IRS requires all U.S. citizens to report worldwide income, no…

Weathering the Storm of FATCA

The government is trillions of dollars in debt and raising taxes is never a very popular option for politicians… but going after taxes that should have been paid, but weren’t? That rarely loses Congress a vote, and so today’s expats are the new white whale of the IRS. Specifically, the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance…

Expatriate Tax Returns IRS Amnesty Program 2018

IRS Amnesty Program: Streamlined Filing and How It Helps Expats Pay Taxes

Moving to a foreign country can be exciting. During a time when many expats are learning a new way of life, they may forget about old responsibilities. This can lead to overdue taxes. The IRS’s Streamlined Filing Procedures may be able to help. How Does Streamlined Filing Work? Today’s Streamlined Filing Procedures were introduced in…

TRUMPS TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) and THE EXPAT

Originally it was thought the tax relief was on the horizon for expats when President Trump’s new tax program was put into law, but the reality is that nothing is really different from the new rules that apply to all US taxpayers: The major change regarding international taxpayers is how Controlled Foreign Corporations are handled….