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  • Expat Taxes: Being Audited

    The “A” word – I’m being AUDITED, now what?! The “A” word may be in the top 10 of scariest words ever! Am I in trouble? Was I flagged? Not necessarily. Some reasons your return could be picked for an audit include: random sampling, computation errors, computer screening, excessive deductions, and large charitable contributions. Respond…

  • An American Mom in Paris

    Name: Stephanie B. a.k.a ‘La Mom – An American Mom in Paris’ Where are you from: San Francisco Where are you now: Paris, France Why did you move overseas: Who says no to an opportunity to move to Paris? I was offered a job transfer to fill in for a colleague on maternity leave. The…

  • FBARS

    Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Did you realize that all US citizens must report all foreign bank account  activity to the IRS? FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT(S) UNDER $10,000 …check the box on Form 1040, Schedule B. FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT(S) OVER $10,000…check the box on Form 1040, Schedule B AND file a Foreign Bank…