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Typically, to meet the physical presence test, you must reside in a foreign country or countries for a minimum of 330 full days during a 12-month period. Days can be counted spent abroad for any reason, as long as your tax home is in a foreign country. The 12-month period can start any day of…
If your income was less than $75,000 in 2019, you may qualify for the $1,200 stimulus form the IRS and another $500 per dependent. You must have an SSN and be a U.S. tax payer. All current and previous tax filings need to be up-to-date to receive the stimulus check. If you need help catching…
Living out of the U.S. can be a fun, exciting, and an interesting adventure however, there are factors to consider when living in a different country besides missing the comradery and support of friends and family. Read our check list below. job opportunities take home salary cost of living safety childcare and education quality of…
The IRS recently sent a news release reminding taxpayers that all income must be reported, including such from the gig economy. The gig economy is where workers earn money from on-demand roles, services, or goods. Gig economy jobs include grocery delivery, creative or professional services, or transportation. Taxpayers may find that jobs in the gig…
States have different tax requirements for Expat tax filing. If you live in one of these states, Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming, you do not have to file for STATE TAX RETURNS. Some states require that you remove ties to your State License, Property Ownership, Bank accounts, etc., before you can be exempt…
A Look at Penalties for Not Filing your Expat Tax Returns The number one question that runs through the “expat mind” at tax time is: what happens if I don’t file my US taxes? Would the IRS even notice? What are the consequences if I get caught? We are here to tell you what to…