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Preparing your own Tax Return

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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Attention Expatriates: You Still Need to File U.S. Taxes

Living abroad can be exciting. It’s an opportunity to experience new cultures and expand your horizons. While you’re putting down roots in another country, don’t forget that you still have legal responsibilities to the United States. As a citizen, you are still required to file your taxes. Who Has to File U.S. Taxes? If you…

How to Get Copies of Your Previously Filed Tax Returns

HOW TO GET COPIES OF YOUR PREVIOUSLY FILED TAX RETURNS As a US Expat, you will need a lot of important tax documents in order to file your tax return. Top on the list is a copy of your last year’s  tax return. The chore of finding any past tax documents can be discouraging as…

Non-Resident Alien Spouse

What to Do Tax-Wise With A Non-Resident Alien Spouse? For most, it sure is convenient to file separately from your non-resident alien spouse. If you absolutely want to file a joint return for green card application purposes, you will have to complete a form W-7. This form is an application for an ID# that will…

3 Major Myths About Expat Tax Filing

3 Major Myths About Expat Tax Filing

YOU DON’T HAVE TO FILE A US TAX RETURN BECAUSE YOU LIVE ABROAD Not so!  US citizens and permanent residents must file a tax return no matter where they live or earn money, unless they do not meet the standard filing requirements. IF YOUR FOREIGN INCOME IS BELOW THE FOREIGN EARNED INCOME EXCLUSION, FILING IN…

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…