Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy Holiday 2020

 
			Falling behind on your U.S. taxes while living abroad is more common than you might think. Many expats are simply unaware of their filing obligations, especially when first moving overseas. The good news? The IRS offers programs to help you catch up and become compliant—often without facing harsh penalties. Common Reasons Expats Fall Behind Unfortunately,…
 
			It’s back-to-school season! Use the cooler temperatures and time away from the kids to get organized. We always like to keep taxes top of mind and have perfected a few organizational tips that help us stay on track. Here are a few tips that we find work for our customers and ourselves: Designate a Space: Keep…
 
			For Expats getting the Covid-19 stimulus payment from the US government can be a complicated process: You must have a US social security number. Using an ITIN disqualifies you from the program. Including taxpayers, spouses and dependents. Direct deposits are only available to US bank accounts. Some clients who do not have a…
When you become an expat and move outside of the United States for your new job in another country, you will have many questions about your expatriate status. No matter how much research you did as you prepared to move to Dubai, Shanghai, London, Paris, Tel Aviv or Sydney, you’ll still not be totally prepared for this new phase in your personal and professional life. The staff of Expatriate Tax Returns considers…
As an American expatriate living abroad, you have a unique opportunity to claim a Foreign Tax Credit. By doing so, you will avoid dual taxation, which is when two different countries impose taxes on the same income. No one wants to be doubly taxed of course, but if you’re caught unaware you could be subject…