Frequently asked questions
We answered your most common tax related questions
Taxes for Expats
U.S. Person For Tax Purposes
Filing Taxes Late
Deductions And Credits
Penalties And Fines
Renouncing U.S. Citizenship
Why do I have to pay U.S. taxes if I live abroad? What are the main tax obligations for U.S. citizens overseas? Which tax forms do expats need to file? When are tax deadlines for Americans living abroad? Do U.S. expats need to file state taxes? How can expats avoid double taxation on foreign income? What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)? What is the Foreign Tax Credit and how does it work for expats? Do I need to file an FBAR for foreign bank accounts? What is FATCA and does it apply to me as an expat? How can I stay IRS compliant if I haven’t filed taxes abroad? Why should expats work with tax professionals when filing abroad?
Who is considered a U.S. person for tax purposes? What is the difference between a U.S. citizen and a U.S. person? Who is a Resident Alien in the U.S.? Who is a Nonresident Alien for tax purposes? What is the difference between U.S. citizenship and U.S. residency for tax purposes? What is a U.S. resident entity?
What Happens If You’re Filing Taxes Late? Can the IRS Seize Foreign Assets? How Do I Request a Tax Filing Extension? Can You Get a Tax Extension Beyond October 15? How Do I Catch Up on Back Taxes? How Many Years Should I File Back Taxes? How Does the IRS Calculate Late Filing Penalties? Can I Still Get a Refund If I File My Taxes Late? What is the Difference Between Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties? What Should I do if I Can’t Afford to Pay the Taxes I Owe After Filing Late?
What happens if you file taxes late? What happens if you don’t file your taxes but don’t owe anything? What are the penalties for filing taxes late? I didn’t know about my U.S. tax obligations, will I still be fined? What are willful and non-willful violations? What are the FATCA/FBAR penalties? Is there a penalty for filing late if you don’t owe?
How to Renounce U.S. Citizenship? What Are The Tax Implications Of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship? How much does it cost to Renounce U.S. Citizenship? What is the difference between relinquishing and renouncing U.S. citizenship? What is an Expatriating Act? Will I lose My Social Security Benefits If I Renounce My U.S. Citizenship? Who is a Covered Expatriate? What do I need to know about my final tax return? What is Exit Tax? Will renouncing my U.S. citizenship automatically cancel my tax obligations? Renouncing U.S. Citizenship – Implications Abroad Relief Procedure For Accidental Americans
