Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025

Don’t forget to wear green, or you’ll get pinched! 😉
As an American expatriate living abroad, you have a unique opportunity to claim a Foreign Tax Credit. By doing so, you will avoid dual taxation, which is when two different countries impose taxes on the same income. No one wants to be doubly taxed of course, but if you’re caught unaware you could be subject…
Happy New Year! We wanted to take this time to introduce ourselves to any new clients that may have joined us this past year. Welcome! We are happy to have you. We are Expatriate Tax Returns, and we are proud to have assisted both individuals and small businesses in filing their taxes for over 25…
$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…
Many Americans think because they live abroad they don’t have to file or owe US taxes, especially if they are paying taxes in their host country. This is far from the truth. Many expats end up falling behind on their taxes with fees and penalties accruing causing stress and anxiety. At Expatriate Tax Returns we…
As the tax deadline approaches, it’s tempting to rush through your return. But a few simple errors can delay your refund — or worse, trigger IRS penalties. Here are some of the most common mistakes taxpayers make and how to avoid them. Top Filing Mistakes to Watch For Bonus Tip for Expats Make sure you’ve…
As you await your tax refund, we would like to debunk some common myths via information directly from the IRS. Myth #1 Reaching out to the IRS will increase your refund speed. Utilize the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of your refund. An IRS representative cannot get your refund to you faster. Myth #2 Visting…