Most US expats need to file an FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) annually. The FBAR filing obligation is triggered when you have a...
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Reasons to Read “US Taxes for Worldly Americans”
We look at the reasons to read "US Taxes for Worldly Americans" and discuss other great expat tax resources for Americans moving abroad....
What to Do if the IRS Freezes Your Assets as an Expat
How would you feel if you found your bank account frozen? After all the sweat and the sacrifice, you make after hours of working and...
Things to Know About Taxes Before Becoming an Expat
Taxes can be a confusing subject especially if you are a US expat. Unlike all the other countries (with exception of Eritrea), the United...
Things to Know About Tax Identification Numbers
The IRS has specific requirements when dealing with tax returns for both individuals and businesses and among them are the individual...
Tax Day Extended to May, 17 2021
As the pandemic continues to be a hard time for many, the IRS is extending the Tax Day deadline to help taxpayers in this unprecedented...
Tax joke: Gambler gets a notice from IRS that he is being audited.
The gambler calls his tax attorney, and they go to see the IRS agent. As they are waiting in the office, the IRS agent looks over his...
Tax jokes – 1040 Abroad
Welcome to 1040 Abroad, I am posting this post on the lighter side of things. Truth be told, it wasn’t easy. I'd tell you some tax jokes,...
Treaty based corporate tax return in Canada
Hello, I am Olivier Wagner. I have been preparing US tax returns since 2012 and today I will discuss a topic that applies on both sides...
Are you eligible for the stimulus check if your spouse doesn’t have Social Security Number?
Congress has passed two stimulus rounds of stimulus checks – the first for $1,200, and the second for $600. Eligibility requirements for...
The second covid 19 stimulus checks
Welcome into 2021 I’m Olivier Wagner, EA, CPA. I have been operating 1040 awards since 2012 and today I will discuss the seven stimulus...
Everything you need to know about the second round of stimulus checks
Tax residency in Canada – overview
Good morning. I am Olivier Wagner. I have been operating 1040 Abroad since 2012. I’m an annual agent and a CPA. Today, I will discuss tax...
Expatriating Act – Are you actually American?
Welcome!!! I am Olivier Wagner. I have been operating 1040 abroad since 2012, preparing returns for Americans who live overseas helping...