Summer Vacation

July is the most popular vacation month around the world. While you are out exploring, post a picture on our Facebook page. We would love to follow your travels!

July is the most popular vacation month around the world. While you are out exploring, post a picture on our Facebook page. We would love to follow your travels!
Moving abroad is exciting, but your first U.S. tax return as an expat can feel overwhelming. New forms, reporting requirements, and eligibility rules often catch first-time expats by surprise. Having a clear checklist helps you avoid mistakes and start your expat journey on solid footing. Confirm Your U.S. Filing Requirement If you are a U.S….
What Do You Know About FATCA? Well, the IRS is up to their tricks again, making life a little more difficult on our expat citizens. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is designed to improve tax compliance regarding offshore bank accounts. An interesting statistic…of the 7.2 billion expats, the US Department of Treasury has only…
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…
Filing a 1040 tax return can be a daunting task, especially if you are doing it for the first time. However, with the right information and resources, the process can be straightforward. Here are some steps to follow when filing a 1040 tax return: Gather all necessary documents: You will need to gather all relevant…
When working as an expat or on a foreign gig, there are a number of tax implications to be aware of. Many countries have special tax rules for foreigners, and these can vary depending on your country of residence and the country in which you are working. To make sure you are prepared, here are…
Name: Megan Lee Where are you from: Merrillville, IN Where did you live overseas: Windhoek, Namibia and Beijing, China Where are you now: Berkeley, CA Tell us a little bit about yourself:I am a 24 year old who just relocated from Beijing to Berkeley. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valparaiso University in 2010 with…