Do Expats Need to File a Tax Return?
Watch our short video to learn if you need to file U.S. taxes.
Globalization is defined as “the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.” Globalization has made the borders between countries virtually disappear, causing the world to feel like a much smaller place. This undoubtedly has contributed to a rise in workers choosing to move abroad…
The tax filing deadline for expats is June 15th, 2021. Expats receive an automatic extension on U.S. filings. The IRS has not issued any changes to this deadline this year. Any payments owed for 2020 are overdue to the IRS. If you inadvertently forgot or didn’t know you owed, contact us as soon as possible…
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…
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…
Double taxation poses a formidable challenge for expatriates, subjecting them to the complexities of tax obligations in both their host country and the United States. The Tax Expert Team you need is here to shine a light on the intricacies of double taxation and how Expatriate Tax Returns serve as a guiding force, helping expatriates…
Tax Day, April 15th has passed. The bad news is if you owe taxes to the U.S. government, payment is overdue to the IRS. As an expat, you are given an automatic two-month extension to June 15th for filing but all monies owed were due on April 15th. Hopefully, you are among the majority of…