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The Tax Implications Of Getting Married Or Divorced As An Expat

To start off, an expat is someone who lives in a foreign country for a prolonged period of time, usually for work or retirement. If you are an expat and considering getting married or divorced, it’s important to be aware of the tax implications that may arise from either decision.

The Tax Benefits of Marriage
If you are an expat and thinking about getting married, there are a few tax benefits that you and your spouse may be eligible for. For example, many countries offer a tax deduction for married couples. This deduction is usually based on the joint income of the couple and can result in a lower tax bill for the household. Additionally, married couples may also be able to file their taxes jointly, which can further lower their overall tax liability.

The Tax Benefits of Divorce
While getting divorced may not seem like it would have any tax benefits, there are actually a few situations where it can save you money. For example, if you get divorced and your spouse is the breadwinner, you may be able to file as head of household on your taxes. This can result in a lower tax rate and a larger standard deduction. Additionally, if you have children, you may be able to claim them as dependents on your taxes even if you are no longer married to their other parent.

The Tax Implications of Remarriage
If you get divorced and then remarry, there are a few things to be aware of from a tax perspective. First, if you remarry someone who is a non-resident of your country, you may no longer be eligible for the married couples’ deduction. Additionally, if you have children from a previous marriage, you may no longer be able to claim them as dependents if your new spouse also has children. Finally, if you have remarried and your new spouse has a higher income than you, it may push you into a higher tax bracket.

The Tax Implications of divorce for expatriates
If you are an expatriate and getting divorced, there are a few things to keep in mind from a tax perspective. First, you will need to file for divorce in the country where you are a resident. This can be a complicated process if your spouse is living in a different country. Additionally, you will need to divide up your assets and income in a way that is acceptable to both countries. This can be a challenge if you have investments or property in multiple countries. Finally, you may need to pay taxes in both countries on any income or assets that you receive as part of the divorce settlement.

Conclusion
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More Expats as the World Gets Smaller

 

Globalization is defined as “the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.” Globalization has made the borders between countries virtually disappear, causing the world to feel like a much smaller place. This undoubtedly has contributed to a rise in workers choosing to move abroad and become expatriates.

The vast increase in expatriates, however, hasn’t led to it being any easier to become an expat. In addition to the typical demands placed on you as you plan to relocate to a foreign country, there is a host of challenging decisions to make and financial responsibilities.

United States tax laws have long been a burden on American expats. For this reason, Expatriate Tax Returns was launched. Our team of CPAs recognized that focusing on expatriate tax returns was necessary as this had quickly become its own field of accounting. Expat taxes are confusing and preparing them is a frustration that expatriates do not want to have to burden amidst the many other challenges facing them as expatriates.

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With the growth of globalization has come the surge in technological advances. While this technological innovation has made so many things easier (like finding our company on the web!), it hasn’t caused expatriate tax return filing to be any easier or less of a hassle. Americans living abroad must file their United States tax returns in an exacting way and this can be terribly complicated (especially for a new American expat). To make this process easier and to save you precious time, the tax experts at Expatriate Tax Returns are here to handle that responsibility on your behalf.

Contact our team of expat CPAs today and then you can trust us to take care of everything. Simply fill out the form on our homepage or call us at 877-382-9123 and we’ll get the process started for you. We have your best interests in mind. The world may be getting smaller and becoming an expat may be more common, but expatriate tax returns will always be a reality.

The Big Move Means Big Decisions

Now is the time of year that many big corporations are discussing HR changes for the fall. If you’re involved in these discussions, you could soon be contemplating a big move overseas.

If you plan to move abroad this year, it will be an exciting and challenging time. There are many factors to consider like what your spouse will do overseas and where your kids will go to school. There are also a plethora of opportunities and experiences to look forward to as an American expatriate. After accepting a new job overseas or a job transfer to a country outside the United States, it’s important to create a long “To Do List” with critical items like finding a place to live, forwarding mail, and finding a physician in your new country. Selecting a trustworthy and dependable CPA firm with experience working with expats is also essential.

Expatriate Tax Returns has many years of tax planning and preparation experience, specifically for expats. We put that knowledge to work for you — our clients. It’s critical to inform the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that you are moving abroad and to call our accounting team to make sure you’re prepared before you make the big move.

A few things to remember before you become an expat: update your contact information with the IRS so they can properly send your refund or any future correspondence. You can update your address with the IRS by completing Form 8822, Change of Address at any time during the year. Failure to notify the IRS of an address change can be costly. For example, it can keep you from contesting a lien for unpaid taxes. At Expatriate Tax Returns, we understand that planning for the big move abroad is challenging and there are already so many things to think about. We can help you alleviate the stress by walking you through this journey hand-in-hand. We’ve helped thousands of U.S. expatriates successfully transition to their new country and we’ll help you too.

No matter where you are in the process of your preparation for becoming an expat, call us for trusted, professional assistance. There are some many wonderful advantages to being an expatriate, but it’s also a time full of important decisions to make. Here’s an easy one: Call ExpatriateTaxReturns.com today at 877-382-9123 or fill out the form on our Website. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

Our Expatriate Clients are First & Foremost

Have you noticed that in our society, taking responsibility isn’t what it used to be? Too many service related companies have made customer service a low priority. At Expatriate Tax Returns, we put our clients first and their tax needs are foremost for all of our tax professionals.

While some service related companies try to shift the blame, we take responsibility. When it comes to tax preparation, taking responsibility is the utmost principle. Our professionals take their responsibility to our clients, who are living abroad, very seriously and we understand the trust our clients place in us can never be taken lightly. As expats, your tax returns are your own responsibility, but you have placed the trust in us to prepare them efficiently and effectively.

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Our team of tax experts feels that sense of responsibility for your tax returns. We are cognizant that you have a responsibility to the U.S. government to file your expatriate tax returns in a timely manner. When we all place value on being responsible, we are all successful. Your tax returns to the U.S. are filed and paid on time, and we maintain the trust that you have placed in us.

It’s not easy for American citizens to relocate to another nation, far from home, and we understand this. We take it as our responsibility to ensure you understand the Foreign Tax Credit, your rights as an American expatriate, and that you are reminded of the IRS deadlines for tax filing.

No matter where in this world you currently live and work, the expatriate tax laws must be respected. It can certainly be a hassle to have to file these taxes each year, but we thank you for placing that trust in us and know that we will honor and respect your trust by serving you to the best of our ability at all times. This is the cornerstone of what we stand for at Expatriate Tax Returns — your expatriate tax professionals. Call us today at (877) 382-9123.

The World’s Getting Smaller

No young person likes hearing those famous words from their elders, “When I was your age.” However, it’s true that only a few generations ago, the world was a much larger place. Or, at least it felt that way. Thanks to globalization and technology — two things that seem to go hand-in-hand — the world feels like a much smaller place.
Globalization, the process through which products, people, ideas, culture and capital, are transferred around the world creating a system of global integration, has led to much more fluidity when it comes to employees moving around the world. In the 21st century, it is no longer a big deal for an employer to expect its employees to relocateher family for a year to a country half way across the world. The increase in American expatriates has led to more complications in the expat tax laws, rather than fewer.
On the positive side, globalization has opened the borders that once kept people from experiencing life in other nations. On the negative side, the U.S. government hasn’t made it very easy for American expats to comply with the expatriate tax code. That’s where Expatriate Tax Returns comes in. We are the national leader in tax preparation and filing for U.S. expats. Call on us to handle the challenging side of being an expatriate. You’ll enjoy the experience of living abroad while we handle the frustrating tax filing. Call us today toll free at 877.382.9123.

MOVING BACK? WE’RE HERE TO HELP

Of course all of our clients at ExpatriateTaxReturns.com are American expats who are living and working abroad. However, we often get contacted by our clients who tell us they’re moving back home. They became accustomed to having us handle every aspect of their tax preparation each year and now that they’re relocating back to the United States, they want to remain our client.

We always tell them, “No problem!” We handle tax prep for all U.S. citizens no matter where you live? That’s right… even Stateside!

If you are an American expat and you move back to the United States, simply call us and we’ll prepare your tax returns. We already have your information on file so there’s no set up involved. You know us, you trust us… you’ve come to depend on us. Let’s keep the relationship strong! Call us today at 877-382-9123. We love to hear from you!

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