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Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) In 2009, Swiss banks reported earnings to all American Citizens with offshore accounts. As a result, UBS paid $780 million to the Internal Revenue Service. Since then, more international banks have provided income information about American Citizens and Green Card Holders with foreign accounts to the IRS than ever…
The month of December brings with it reflections on the past year and thoughts about the year to come. This is certainly true for actress Meghan Markle, known for her role as Rachel Zane on the TV series “Suits.” Markle recently announced her engagement to Prince Harry and the news broke the Internet. The couple…
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Fallen behind, have you? Well, just so you know, you’re not alone. Many American expats are in the same boat and are able to file late and accrue no penalties or interest. First question to ask yourself…do you owe tax? If your income falls below the foreign exclusion amount (for 2012…
If you’re a digital nomad, you may be wondering if you need to pay taxes. The answer is – it depends. It’s important to understand the tax rules and regulations in the countries you work in and pay taxes accordingly. Paying taxes as a digital nomad can be a bit more complicated than if you…
As you await your tax refund, we would like to debunk some common myths via information directly from the IRS. Myth #1 Reaching out to the IRS will increase your refund speed. Utilize the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of your refund. An IRS representative cannot get your refund to you faster. Myth #2 Visting…
Living abroad can be exciting. It’s an opportunity to experience new cultures and expand your horizons. While you’re putting down roots in another country, don’t forget that you still have legal responsibilities to the United States. As a citizen, you are still required to file your taxes. Who Has to File U.S. Taxes? If you…