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Expatriate Tax Returns has thousands of clients spread out across the globe. Each year we prepare and file U.S. tax returns for American expats currently living in dozens and dozens of nations around the globe. Oftentimes, our communication with our clients is more than a simple phone call or email message across seas to get…
Individual Savings Accounts are popular with UK residents because investment income and gains inside an ISA may receive favorable treatment under UK law. For U.S. citizens, however, the account’s UK tax advantages do not automatically carry over to the American tax system. The United States Does Not Generally Recognize ISA Tax-Free Status The United States…
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Did you realize that all US citizens must report all foreign bank account activity to the IRS? FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT(S) UNDER $10,000 …check the box on Form 1040, Schedule B. FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT(S) OVER $10,000…check the box on Form 1040, Schedule B AND file a Foreign Bank…
How U.S. Tax Treaties May Help Lower Your Tax Burden Abroad U.S. tax treaties can sometimes reduce an expat’s total tax burden, but they do not work the way many people expect. The United States has income tax treaties with a number of foreign countries, and those treaties may provide reduced tax rates or exemptions…
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) allows U.S. expats to avoid double taxation by excluding foreign wages when calculating taxes, which reduces payment obligations to the United States. U.S. expats MUST FILE even if they don’t owe taxes. We can provide information on your eligibility for FEIE. Contact Expatriate Tax Returns to learn more or if…