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Don’t Forget About FBAR & FATCA
For many U.S. expats, the most confusing part of tax filing isn’t income reporting — it’s the extra forms required for foreign bank accounts. Two major reporting rules often cause stress and uncertainty: FBAR and FATCA. At Expatriate Tax Returns, we make sure you understand these requirements and stay fully compliant — so you can…
Innovations Make Being an Expat Easier than Ever
It has never been easier to be an expat, thanks to innovations in technology, growing use of social media, and the expansion of businesses supporting their employees working from home due to COVID-19. Advancements in new technology allow expats to work from anywhere, no matter where their company is located. With social media being as…
Are Expats Required to File U.S. Taxes?
All U.S. Expats must file taxes annually. The United States government has established significant exclusions, deductions, and credits to make sure expats are not taxed twice on the same income. Even though most expats do not pay tax to the U.S. federal government because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or Foreign Tax Credit benefits, they still have to…
The New Dual Citizenship Bill: What the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 Means for U.S. Expats
Why Dual Citizenship Is Back in the Spotlight The proposed Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 has sparked widespread discussion among Americans living abroad. Dual citizenship is common among expats, whether through birth, marriage, or naturalization. Any legislation affecting citizenship status naturally raises concerns about rights, obligations, and tax exposure. While the bill is still under…
Expat Advice: Don’t Lose Your Passport
A new Federal law reported on in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News and other publications allows for the U.S. government to deny new passports or revoke ones held by people with serious tax debts. Under this new law the State Department will block Americans with “seriously delinquent” tax debt from receiving new passports and…
