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For expatriates, investing in real estate abroad offers a unique opportunity to diversify assets, generate income, and secure a home in a foreign country. However, navigating the complexities of international real estate markets requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Why Consider Real Estate Investment? Real estate investment can provide expatriates with several benefits, including potential…
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…
Our company, Expatriate Tax Returns, believes that we only have one client. This belief allows us to completely focus on each client as if they are our only reason for existing. Why do we do this? We know that we have a niche in the tax preparation industry. Working exclusively with expatriates means we understand…
Hearing from the IRS is not uncommon, especially because of the number of filing mistakes that are routinely made. If you receive a computerized communication, you are best off answering it in a timely fashion providing the requested information or call directly to the telephone number provided. If you are notified of an audit, living…
Signed into law on March 18, 2010 the HIRE ACT, which is due to take effect January 1, 2013, Americans living abroad will face more financial scrutiny than ever before. One subsection of the act includes provisions that require foreign financial institutions, investment funds, trusts, family offices and other types of investment vehicles to report…
Form 4868 is available to all US citizens for the purpose of extending their filing time from the traditional April 15 due date to October 15. FOR EXPATS THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION FROM THE APRIL 15 DUE DATE TO JUNE 15. In neither case, however, is there an extension regarding the required payment date…