Category: Expatriate Tax Preparation
40 Things You Need To Know About US Expat Taxes
Apr 22, 2019
The United States tax code is incredibly lengthy and complex. However, if you live in another country and have U.S. tax obligations, understanding certain aspects of this code is essential. Below are 40…
Everything Expats Need to Know About Working With U.S. Tax Professionals
Apr 04, 2018
If you are an expat, you are still required to comply with all of the relevant expat tax laws in the United States, which often includes filing an annual return and/or other tax…
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act of 2017 – A Summary
Jan 20, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law on December 22, 2017. Understanding the changes will be essential for all taxpayers, especially those abroad. On December 22, 2017, President…
Teaching Abroad and US Taxes
May 14, 2017
US Tax Advice When Teaching Abroad Teaching abroad can be a very exciting and immersive experience to a new culture and is a tempting opportunity for a lot of U.S. teachers. As an…
Ireland Expat Tax
Feb 09, 2017
Guide To Ireland Expat Tax Advice The Tax Samaritan country guide to Ireland Expat Tax advice is intended to provide a general review of the tax environment of Ireland and how that will…
1040NR-Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return
Jan 08, 2017
Even if you are not a United States citizen, you might still be required to pay U.S. income tax if you have United States investments or have generated U.S. income. Nonresident aliens, or…
Merrill Lynch Closing Brokerage Accounts for US Expats
Dec 27, 2016
Merrill Lynch has recently been sending letters to many of their US citizen clients living outside the USA saying that their accounts will be closed as of a certain date in the very…
1040-NR-EZ: The Complex Truth About Simple Form 1040-NR
Dec 24, 2016
1040-NR-EZ Isn’t So Easy Like it or not, U.S. tax law imposes taxes on U.S. source income for individuals even if they are not a U.S. citizen or resident. If you are a…
Filing a Non-Resident Tax Return
Nov 28, 2016
Two Types Of Non-Resident Tax Return Filing a non-resident tax return generally means one of two things: filing a non-resident state return and/or filing a non-resident alien return. A non-resident state return is…
Online Tax Preparation – Is Self-filing Self-Defeating?
Oct 29, 2016
Online Tax Preparation – Should I Self Prepare My Return? Online tax preparation is a popular option for taxpayers that choose to self-prepare their own return. But is it self-defeating? It can be.…