Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy Holiday 2020

Living abroad doesn’t exempt U.S. citizens from filing taxes—and the process can be overwhelming. That’s why Diane Siriani and the team at Expatriate Tax Returns are here to make expat tax filing clear, compliant, and stress-free. Why Do Expats Need Specialized Tax Services? The U.S. taxes based on citizenship, not residency. This means: Diane Siriani’s…
What Happens if You Miss the June 15 Expat Deadline? Americans living abroad receive an automatic two-month extension to file their federal tax returns. Instead of the standard April 15 deadline, most U.S. expats have until June 15 to file. But what happens if you miss that deadline? While missing the June 15 deadline may…
With 2026 tax season approaching, U.S. expats face several IRS updates that could significantly affect how they file and report foreign income. From increased thresholds to enhanced enforcement and global reporting changes, understanding what’s new will help you avoid penalties and make informed decisions before year-end. Here’s what every expat should expect for the 2026…
Foreign Housing There are two different aspects related to foreign housing: deductions and exclusions, although they do have similar tax implications. The main difference between the two is that the exclusion must be employer-provided while the deduction requires the taxpayer to have self-employment income. Foreign Housing Deductions For the foreign housing deduction it only…
In the 1998 business bestseller, “Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life,” by Spencer Johnson, we learned important advice on how to handle change in our business and personal lives through a motivational business fable based on a mouse who freaks out when his…