Avoid These Common Tax Filing Mistakes
Filing your own expat return can be confusing and stressful which can lead to making mistakes. Here are some of the more common to avoid… Correct returns make for happy taxpayers and a much happier IRS.
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Is Uncle Sam Looking For You?
Getting behind on US taxes seems to be a trend for expats, probably because they don’t really think about it while living overseas. The rule is: US citizens, no matter where they live, must file a US tax return which reports their worldwide income …that’s US and foreign income, no matter what the source! Wages,…
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U.S. Social Security, Medicare, and Self-Employment Taxes
Social Security and Medicare are always a big question when it comes to taxes…when do you pay them and when are you exempt?It is really pretty simple, if you are an offshore employee for an American Corporation, then your employer will usually withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes on your W-2 wages.If you are in…
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Get the right accountant for your Expat Tax Returns
At Expatriate Tax Returns, we take pride in giving the best service to our customers over the years. We prepare your tax returns with no inconvenience to you, from the comfort of your home. We do returns via the internet, email, phone calls and/or any other method that suits you. We will make sure to…
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Is surrendering your citizenship an answer to avoiding filing US taxes?
Is surrendering your citizenship an answer to avoiding filing US taxes? With the United States being the only country in the world that taxes income based upon citizenship (rather than residency), “expatriation” is fast becoming a consideration for those who have never lived or worked here. And, for many, it makes sense. For years, all…
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American Expat Married to Non-US Citizen
If you are an American Living Abroad and are married to a non-US citizen, don’t let your taxes confuse you. As a US citizen you may file a joint tax return with a non citizen if you both choose to treat the spouse as a resident on all Expat Taxes from hereon out. This has…
