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Expatriate Tax Returns

Expat Tax Returns

Expat Taxes

Expatriate Tax Returns Tax Season Is Here

With all of the stress that is going on in the world, let us take some weight off your shoulders and file your taxes for you. Our expat tax preparers know the ins and outs of the changing U.S. tax laws. If you are living abroad, you are still required by law to file a U.S. tax return, even if you are like most of our clients and do not owe money. Rest easier by making sure your taxes are prepared properly. GET STARTED.

Don’t Get Your U.S. Passport Revoked

Expatriate Tax Returns U.S. Passport

Starting in July, letters started being sent to expats who have not paid their taxes, stating that a request will be made to the U.S. State Department to revoke their passports. If you live abroad and received this letter, you have 90 days to set up a payment plan with the government, according to the IRS email. For domestic tax payers you have 30 days to respond. Read Bloomberg Article for more details.

Contact Expatriate Tax Returns to learn more and for help on your expat tax filings.

U.S. Expat Tax Preparer Can Save You Time & Money

Expatriate Tax Returns Using an Expat Expert to File Your Taxes

Hiring a professional expat tax preparer can save you stress, time and money. Our specialists know exactly what documents you need and how to minimize taxes. Most of our clients don’t even end up owing taxes BUT filing is a must to stay compliant with the U.S. government. Don’t fret or worry about tax filing, contact Expatriate Tax Returns. We do expat taxes for a living.

IRS Amnesty Program: Streamlined Filing and How It Helps Expats Pay Taxes

Expatriate Tax Returns IRS Amnesty Program 2018

Moving to a foreign country can be exciting. During a time when many expats are learning a new way of life, they may forget about old responsibilities. This can lead to overdue taxes. The IRS’s Streamlined Filing Procedures may be able to help.

How Does Streamlined Filing Work?

Today’s Streamlined Filing Procedures were introduced in 2012. The new system was intended to provide an alternative to previous programs, which missed the mark by excluding many of the expats who needed them.

Streamlined Filing Procedures encourage expats to catch up on their taxes. To do this, the program reduced the number of previous years’ returns that are required. In order to use the new procedures, you will need:

  • Federal Returns – You must submit three years’ worth of returns. These must be the most recent three years and can include amended returns.
  • FBAR Forms – Six years of FBAR forms are required. The FBAR is usually only needed if your non-U.S. bank accounts total $10,000 or more. Streamlined Filing Procedures require FBAR forms even if you have less than $10,000.
  • Signed Form 14653 – You must submit a Certification by U.S. Person Residing Outside of the U.S. statement that is signed. This will certify that you are eligible, have filed all FBAR forms, and that your failure to file taxes was not intentional.

Do I Qualify for Streamlined Tax Filing?

Restrictions were removed in 2014, which means that you may be eligible now even if you weren’t over five years ago. If you can produce the items listed above, you may qualify. You must show that you did not file because you were not aware that it was required.

If you have questions about using Streamlined Filing Procedures, let us know. Expatriate Tax Returns can help you navigate the U.S. tax system and get caught up on your financial responsibility.