Category: Expat Taxes
Understanding Expat Tax Return Preparer Credentials
Feb 09, 2014
Enrolled Agents Hold The Most Expansive Tax Return Preparer Credentials According To The IRS There are many differing levels of skills, education and expertise that you can choose from when selecting a tax…
Expat Tax Filing Requirements
Jan 22, 2014
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the filing requirements for income tax returns are generally the same whether you are in the United States or overseas. Like all other U.S.…
Expat Tax Extensions for Americans Living Abroad
Jan 18, 2014
For most U.S. citizens and residents, the tax return deadline is April 15th. When April 15 falls on a weekend or a federal/District of Columbia holiday, the tax deadline is extended to the…
Timely Mailed Tax Return – Choose The Right Private Delivery Service
Jan 13, 2014
In addition to the U.S. postal service, the IRS has designated the use of designated private delivery services that can be used to meet the “timely mailed as timely filing/paying” rule for tax…
Key Facts Of Expat Tax Returns
Jan 12, 2014
For U.S. citizens and residents living and working overseas, US expat tax rules are a pain. They are overwhelming and often times it’s a struggle to find accurate information, even from the IRS…
Getting Started On Your Expat Tax Return
Jan 06, 2014
With the recent announcement that the IRS won’t start processing Tax Year 2013 tax returns until January 31, you may think that you have extra time to start thinking about preparing your tax…
Most Complex Or Complicated Part Of The Federal Tax Code
Jan 04, 2014
Take our January 2014 poll and let us know your opinion. Tell us what is the most complex or complicated part of the federal tax code.
Section 911 – What Expats Need to Know
Dec 22, 2013
Section 911 And The Timing Of A Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Election Section 911(a) of the Code allows qualified citizens and residents of the United States living abroad to elect to exclude from…
Tax Breaks Expiring In 2013 for Americans Abroad
Dec 19, 2013
Popular Tax Breaks Expiring In 2013 The Internal Revenue Code, as you may be aware, is about as permanent as a Britney Spears marriage and as simple to understand as the Human Genome…
Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Individual Shared Responsibility Provision While Living Abroad
Dec 13, 2013
What is the individual shared responsibility provision? Starting in 2014, the individual shared responsibility provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for each individual to have minimum essential health coverage (known as…