Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy Halloween 2020

Everyone at Expatriate Tax Returns wishes you a happy and successful New Year. The beginning of a new calendar year provides us all with new opportunities. Many will focus on New Year’s resolutions that better our selves like exercise more, quit a bad habit or spend more time with our family. An important, and often…
Sure I can still prepare my own tax return…Can’t I?! Many people file their own U.S. tax returns, and do it well. However, now that you are an expatriate, is it still possible? Here is a list of advantages and disadvantages to preparing your own tax return as an expat. Reasons to prepare your own…
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…
Did you know that back in 2013 there was a 221% increase in the fee to renounce your American citizenship? That was only a year ago. Now, the U.S. State Department has just raised the fee for renunciation of U.S. citizenship to $2,350 from $450. The State Department says its reason for doing this has to do with demand on their services and…
Now that Tax Day has passed, some consumers may open their mailbox to find a letter from the IRS. The IRS will always communicate via mail, so it is essential to read the letter carefully and in its entirety. The IRS may reach out for various reasons, including a change in your refund, a question regarding…
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