Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving

Have you been watching the 2014 Winter Olympics on TV? We have at Expatriate Tax Returns. We love the competition, the pageantry, and the emotion of the athletes as they compete on the world stage in front of so many millions of viewers. One of the main reasons we love watching the Olympics (both the Winter Games as well as…
It’s very easy to get behind on taxes when living abroad. It’s a common misconception that you don’t need to file taxes if your living in a foreign country. This is not true. You must file taxes as long as you are an American Citizen. Even if you are a dual citizen, and you pay…
The IRS is looking out for American taxpayers. For the remainder of 2022, the optional standard mileage rate has been increased by the IRS. For the rest of the year, taxpayers can receive reimbursement for using their automobiles for business travel and other similar purposes. Once mileage is calculated, drivers can determine what they’ll receive…
As the year draws to a close, U.S. expats face a unique set of financial and tax considerations that domestic taxpayers often never encounter. Navigating worldwide income reporting, foreign account disclosures, treaty benefits, and changing country-specific tax rules can be overwhelming — but taking a few smart steps before December 31 can dramatically reduce your…
Getting behind on US taxes seems to be a trend for expats, probably because they don’t really think about it while living overseas. The rule is: US citizens, no matter where they live, must file a US tax return which reports their worldwide income …that’s US and foreign income, no matter what the source! Wages,…