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Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) An ITIN is an individual taxpayer identification number and it is a tax processing number supplied by the IRS. It will always be a nine-digit number and start with the number 9. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who need to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number for tax return…
The IRS has introduced several updates for the 2025 tax year, and U.S. expats should take note. From revised thresholds to stricter compliance efforts, here’s what’s new: Key Changes to Know Take Action These updates highlight the importance of working with a tax professional who understands expat tax law. Don’t risk penalties for non-compliance—prepare early.
Due to COVID-19, the tax filing deadline for all individual taxpayers including expats has been extended to July 15, 2020. The FBAR filing deadline is due the same day. If you need additional time to qualify for the FEIE, you can request an extension to October 15, 2020, but if you owe taxes, payment is…
There are a lot of tax firms that are good at a lot of different areas when it comes to tax preparation. And then there is Expatriate Tax Returns. We’re very good at one area… expat taxes. That is what we focus on. Nothing else. With so many tax preparers out there, you need…
$3.3 billion – the amount of refund interest the IRS paid to taxpayers in the fiscal year 2021. Did you know that, by law, the IRS must pay you interest on your tax refund if it takes them longer than 45 days to process it? As of June 21, 2022, the IRS had more than twice as…
Have you ever received an email from a “Nigerian Prince” offering you money? How about a mailer informing you that you’ve “won” $1.5 million? Or phone calls to discuss your car’s “extended warranty”? Sometimes it can feel like there’s a fraudster lurking around every corner. Most of the time, when we’re faced with a potential…