Oct 4, 2019 | FBAR and FATCA, Personal U.S. expat taxes
You’re living your adventure and you’re settled in your new home, having non-US bank accounts, a non-US employer and a non-US social life. You have limited ties with the US and since the people who pay you (banks, employer) are not in touch with the IRS, you consider...
Aug 10, 2019 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
To use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, you need to pass either the Physical Presence or Bona Fide Residence Tests. As an American abroad, for 2018 tax year you could exclude up to $104,100 by using this exclusion. As well as you can take advantage of foreign...
Aug 8, 2019 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
U.S. citizens and Green Card holders living abroad must pass either the Bona Fide Residence Test or the Physical Presence Test in order to qualify for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Using this exclusion is one of the most popular and legal ways to reduce your tax...
Aug 5, 2019 | Personal U.S. expat taxes
We know that U.S. international taxation is a complicated topic. Often Americans abroad are not aware of their U.S. tax obligations. We prepared this easy-to-understand tax infographics to answer most common questions regarding U.S. expat taxes. Are you a U.S. person...
Jul 18, 2019 | Personal U.S. expat taxes
It’s crucial for nonresident aliens to understand U.S. tax obligations, which come along with “U.S.-sourced income”: investments or employment in the U.S. As many nonresidents aren’t familiar with U.S. tax system, they fail to file a tax return. It may...
Jun 4, 2019 | Credits and deductions, Personal U.S. expat taxes
As a U.S. expat parent, you can claim The Child Tax Credit available for individuals with a qualifying child. A tax credit is better and more valuable than a deduction. Are you wondering why? Because it creates a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your tax bill as a...
