BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Fallen behind, have you? Well, just so you know, you’re not alone. Many American expats are in the same boat and are able to file late and accrue no penalties or interest. First question to ask yourself…do you owe tax? If your income falls below the foreign exclusion amount (for 2012…
Top Ten Reasons to File Your US Tax Return 1. It is your responsibility as a citizen of the United States. 2. In order to qualify for any tax benefits, like the child or education credits, you must request/apply for them through the filing of a US tax return. 3. As an expat, it is…
AS A US CITIZEN earning more than $5,000, you should file an individual tax return reporting your worldwide income every single year. This applies to all U.S. Citizens living anywhere in the world…US or abroad. The United States is the only country that has a tax filing requirement based on citizenship. All the other countries…
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…
The Benefits of Being an American Expat Living Overseas When you are given the opportunity to move abroad…consider it an adventure! And enjoy every moment. Prior to moving, make sure that you handle all of your business here in the states. Pay all of your bills, notify all of your creditors of your change in…
Name: Stephanie B. a.k.a ‘La Mom – An American Mom in Paris’ Where are you from: San Francisco Where are you now: Paris, France Why did you move overseas: Who says no to an opportunity to move to Paris? I was offered a job transfer to fill in for a colleague on maternity leave. The…
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