The U.S. Presidential election is underway and some U.S. expats are wondering if their vote from abroad will affect their tax status. Voting is a U.S. citizen’s constitutional right and is not conditional on having filed or paid income taxes, so it will not increase your federal or state income tax liability.
Expats have a voice in U.S. policy, and the best way to express your opinion is by voting. A record-breaking over 5 million expats are expected to vote this year, and their votes could have a significant impact on the 2020 election. The most pressing topics for expats when choosing a candidate this year are taxes and COVID-19 response. Traditionally expats have had a meager voter turnout at less than 10%, but this year it is expected to be over 75%.
The 2020 tax filing deadline has passed and many expats missed it. Sometimes life happens and people overlook getting their taxes filed. Expatriate Tax Returns understands and will help you recover quickly, so that you are in good financial standing with the IRS with no tax worries. No matter how many months or years you are behind, you can rely on Expatriate Tax Returns to get you back on track. It’s easy to get started, click here to begin the Expatriate Tax Return Secure Quick Start Now form.
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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 the month, so that it provides you the greatest exclusion. In IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-27, the IRS waived the time requirements outlined in the Bona Fide Residence and Physical Presence tests if you returned to the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Need help filing? Contact Expatriate Tax Returns!
Filing by the deadline is essential and can save you money. The IRS charges interest for any balance left unpaid after the deadline, so if you miss the deadline not only will you be paying late fees, but you will also be paying extra interest. Filing by April is always a smart choice (or June in 2020), but if you are struggling to gather your information on time, you can estimate a payment to the IRS and reduce overall interest until it is fully paid. Please note most expats do not owe U.S. taxes. If you want peace of mind and are in need of tax assistance, get in touch with Expatriate Tax Returns.
