Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) An ITIN is an individual taxpayer identification number and it is a tax processing number supplied by the IRS. It will always be a nine-digit number and start with the number 9. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who need to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number for tax return…
Estimated Tax Payments Estimated tax is a process to pay quarterly tax payments on income that is not subject to withholding. The income that is included is from self-employment, interest, dividends, alimony, rent, gains from the sale of assets, prizes and awards; you may also have to pay estimated tax if the amount of income…
Expat Tax Tips: How to get IRS Tax Forms Having a hard time trying to find the tax forms you need to file your tax return? Expatriate Tax Returns is here to tell you that the IRS provides free tax forms and publications on an extensive variety of topics! Here is a list of four…
Living abroad as an expat you have the opportunity to claim a Foreign Tax Credit to avoid dual taxation. Dual taxation is when two different countries impose tax on the same income. By completing Form 1116 and attaching it to your Individual U.S. expat tax return, you can claim this credit and avoid paying US…
Expat Tax Preparation Made Easy Dealing with a tax preparer for your expat tax return can feel overwhelming. Knowing what documentation you will need to provide will make it easier for you. You can use this as a guideline for information to save. The Questionnaire – Your tax professional will ask you to provide the…
Sure I can still prepare my own tax return…Can’t I?! Many people file their own U.S. tax returns, and do it well. However, now that you are an expatriate, is it still possible? Here is a list of advantages and disadvantages to preparing your own tax return as an expat. Reasons to prepare your own…
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