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How the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Will Affect American Expats

Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump signed the 1,100-page Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, into law. This reform of the tax code won’t affect your 2017 expatriate filings, but it will have an effect on your 2018 tax returns. This is meant as a general guide; you should always consult with a professional at Expatriate Tax Returns before…

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Reporting Foreign Real Estate and Rental Income on Your U.S. Tax Return

Reporting Foreign Real Estate and Rental Income on Your U.S. Tax Return

Investing in property abroad is a great way to diversify your assets—but it also comes with U.S. tax obligations. If you own foreign real estate or earn rental income from property overseas, here’s what you need to know. 🏠 Foreign Real Estate Is Not Reported on FBAR (Unless…) The property itself isn’t reported on the…

What Do You Know About FATCA?

What Do You Know About FATCA? Well, the IRS is up to their tricks again, making life a little more difficult on our expat citizens. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is designed to improve tax compliance regarding offshore bank accounts. An interesting statistic…of the 7.2 billion expats, the US Department of Treasury has only…

Why Expatriate Tax Returns?

Why Expatriate Tax Returns?

You may find yourself uncertain as to what to look for in a tax preparer. Is it necessary? What is the cost? How can I be confident in their work? We understand the uncertainty, and we are here to help. Expatriate Tax Services works with individuals and businesses and can assist with estates and trusts….

The Reverse of Ellis Island: U.S. Hikes Fee To Renounce Citizenship By 422%

Did you know that back in 2013 there was a 221% increase in the fee to renounce your American citizenship? That was only a year ago. Now, the U.S. State Department has just raised the fee for renunciation of U.S. citizenship to $2,350 from $450. The State Department says its reason for doing this has to do with demand on their services and…