U.S. citizens and resident aliens tax based on their worldwide income. Whether the person lives inside, or outside of the U.S....
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Running Low on Money? Congress Has Made it Easier for You to Tap Your Retirement Savings
If you are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 epidemic, you will be happy to know Congress, as part of the CARES Act enacted on...
Federal Stimulus Checks
On March 25th, 2020 congress passed a federal stimulus package named Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), worth...
IRS has Deferred the Tax Payment Deadline by 90 Days!
For most US taxpayers, that means that the tax payment deadline, the deadline to pay, is now July 15, 2020 (previously April 15,...
Video: COVID Tax Relief Act Updates
Obscure and Overlooked Tax Deductions, Credits, and Benefits
Article Highlights: State Income Tax Refund Social Security Taxes Deduction NOL Carryback Charitable Contribution Deduction for...
The IRS officially announced the nation’s tax season start date!
Tax payers can officially file their returns starting on Monday, January 27. This is the date when the IRS will begin accepting and...
How could the IRS find out that I am not tax compliant as an expat?
You’re living your adventure and you’re settled in your new home. You are having non-US bank accounts, a non-US employer and a non-US...
5 things you need to know about the self-employment tax on US citizens abroad
US tax laws can be confusing. There’s a lot of specifics, and the language surrounding these specifics is pretty complicated—particularly...
2020 US taxes for expats: filing US tax returns in 2021 as American living abroad
2020-2021 tax season is in full force for Americans overseas since the end of January 2020. Are you ready to learn how to file your 2020...
Who are we? Learn about 1040 Abroad
Who is 1040 Abroad? 1040 Abroad was founded by Olivier Wagner, a Certified Public Accountant and IRS Enrolled Agent. Our goal is to help...
Do you have to file U.S. expat tax return as American living abroad?
Before everyone gets into Xmas mood and forget about their tax obligations, we still have some time to discuss who needs to file a U.S....
What is income earned on international waters?
U.S. international taxation has never been an easy topic. Recently, we got asked about income earned on international waters. So let's dig...
What Does US Digital Nomad Need To Know About Their Taxes?
Updated on July 30th, 2018 Are you a US digital nomad or a self-employed American living abroad? This blog post is for you! All U.S....