US Expat Tax Articles

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have exploded in popularity because it’s so easy to ask them anything. We see more and more Americans living abroad using these tools for one of the most...

More and more Americans are thinking about retiring overseas. The allure of a better quality of life, affordable healthcare, and a later life adventure is a strong draw. Combined with worldwide...

While the IRS automatically grants an automatic two-month extension for Americans living abroad, many expats need more time to file. Fortunately, you can file Form 4868 to request an additional four...

Americans abroad face some unique tax challenges. They must still file US taxes no matter where they live, which can lead to the risk of double taxation (being taxed both by the US and the host...

It’s easy to forget, with so much else going on this year, but it is tax time! Don’t wait until the last minute for filing your expat taxes in 2025. If you will owe US tax, you must pay it by April...

The tax deadline is coming closer and you still don't have a good tax accountant? When you do a Google search for the best expat tax service or similar search terms, you probably first see a couple...

By John Hamilton, CPA As a US expat working abroad, you may have been offered a foreign life insurance policy. While this may sound like a good idea, it could be fraught with unintended US tax...

Before the election, President-elect Trump announced his intention to reform the US tax system for Americans living abroad, promising to end double taxation for expats. In his statement, Trump...

For Americans living abroad, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can provide major tax savings. The FEIE allows to exclude up to $126,500 (in 2024, $130,000 in 2025) from US federal income...

Americans living abroad must still file taxes in the United States. In addition, US expat taxes are more complex. This is because there are specific rules (and benefits!) when filing an American...