Expatriate Tax Returns Wishes You a Happy Valentine’s Day 2023

April 15, 2025, is the IRS deadline for filing your 2024 federal tax return. But what if that date comes and goes — and you haven’t filed? Consequences of Missing the Deadline If you owe taxes and don’t file, the IRS can assess two key penalties: Interest is also added to unpaid balances, compounding daily…
Do U.S. Expats Have to File Taxes While Living Abroad? Many Americans living overseas believe that moving abroad ends their U.S. tax obligations. In reality, U.S. citizens and permanent residents are required to file U.S. tax returns regardless of where they live. This rule surprises many expats and is one of the most common reasons…
The United States has approximately 9 million expats living overseas. Some are relieved that they are living abroad while others are concerned about their own healthcare if they should need it and worry about family back in the U.S. COVID-19 has made many Americans reevaluate living out of the country due to potential restriction to…
Last week the Internal Revenue Service announced some major changes in its offshore voluntary compliance programs, providing new options to help both U.S. taxpayers residing overseas and those residing in the United States. The changes should provide thousands of people with new ways to come into compliance with their U.S. tax obligations. The changes include…
Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), most U.S. businesses are now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) by January 1, 2025. This new mandate, overseen by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), aims to enhance transparency in business ownership and help prevent financial crimes. The BOIR requires businesses to report key details about their…
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