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April 15, 2025, is the IRS deadline for filing your 2024 federal tax return. But what if that date comes and goes — and you haven’t filed? Consequences of Missing the Deadline If you owe taxes and don’t file, the IRS can assess two key penalties: Interest is also added to unpaid balances, compounding daily…
The Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (FBAR) is a form that is required to be filed by U.S. taxpayers who have foreign financial accounts. The FBAR is used to help the government detect and combat international money laundering and terrorist financing. If you fail to file the FBAR, you may be subject to civil…
After years of living abroad, returning home can be a bittersweet experience. While the idea of coming back to familiar faces and places is comforting, many expatriates face the challenge of reverse culture shock. This phenomenon can make the transition home more complicated than expected. In this article, we will delve into the concept of…
It’s March and that means we’re still at the beginning of the new year, but we’re already seeing some changes to the tax laws for U.S. expats. This is nothing new; it happens each year. Expatriate tax laws change often and it can be a full-time job just to keep up with them. These expat…
The United States is one of the few countries in the world that taxes its citizens on their worldwide income, regardless of where they live. This can create a significant tax burden for U.S. citizens living and working abroad. The good news is that there is a way to minimize your tax liability as an…