Veterans Day

In honor of United States veterans who protected our freedoms. We are humbled and extremely grateful for your service.

In honor of United States veterans who protected our freedoms. We are humbled and extremely grateful for your service.
Do You Pass the Physical Presence Test? For many Americans living abroad, the Physical Presence Test plays a major role in qualifying for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. It sounds simple at first, but the details matter. A small mistake in how you count your days abroad can affect whether you qualify at all. The…
States have different tax requirements for Expat tax filing. If you live in one of these states, Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming, you do not have to file for STATE TAX RETURNS. Some states require that you remove ties to your State License, Property Ownership, Bank accounts, etc., before you can be exempt…
Tax Day 2022 is not a done deal! If you filed an extension by April 18, you have until October 17 to file your 2021 return. If you are an expat, you get an automatic extension until June 15, which means that it’s not too late to extend to October 17. Keep in mind that extensions…
Understanding Form 1040-NR Nonresident aliens use Form 1040-NR to report specific types of U.S. income. While U.S. citizens and resident aliens generally file Form 1040, nonresident aliens have different requirements. Your income, U.S. activities, visa status, and tax withholdings determine whether you need to file this form. According to the IRS, you must file Form…
Are you tired of the traditional 9-to-5 office grind? Dreaming of a lifestyle that combines work and adventure, where you can explore new cultures while pursuing your career? If you’re a digital nomad or aspire to be one, choosing the right city to call your temporary home is crucial. Take a journey with Expatriate Tax…
Questions About International Money Transfers? International money transfers create a lot of confusion for Americans abroad. Many people ask whether sending money overseas triggers tax automatically. Others worry that receiving money from abroad will always show up as taxable income. The answer is more nuanced. In many cases, the transfer itself is not the taxable…