Happy New Year 2025

Keep calm and sparkle on! ✨

Keep calm and sparkle on! ✨
Moving to a foreign country can be exciting. During a time when many expats are learning a new way of life, they may forget about old responsibilities. This can lead to overdue taxes. The IRS’s Streamlined Filing Procedures may be able to help. How Does Streamlined Filing Work? Today’s Streamlined Filing Procedures were introduced in…
Obamacare and U.S. Expats American Expats should know these important facts about Obamacare. Obamacare is also called The U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and was supported by the Supreme Court in June 2012. For all U.S. citizens it will be mandatory to carry affordable healthcare coverage or pay a penalty tax. The…
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…
Why the IRS Is Turning to AI The IRS has announced expanded use of artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency, detect errors, and identify noncompliance. For U.S. expats, this signals a shift toward more automated enforcement and data analysis. AI allows the IRS to review large volumes of data faster and more accurately than traditional…
It’s the holiday season, which means year-end is fast approaching. In between holiday gift shopping and decorating, spend some time prepping your taxes for the end of the year. Whether you are an individual or a small business owner, you can take proactive steps for tax season. Create a checklist: Make a list of all…