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If you didn't tell a foreign (non-US) bank that you are a US citizen when you opened the account, and never agreed for them to share your...

A bill to end double taxation for Americans abroad may be introduced to Congress before the end of the year. Thanks to  Tax Fairness for...

Great news! WEP will be dead soon.  Expats will no longer have their social security benefits slashed simply because they also receive a...

Big news! Those who live in Israel, or have an accountant in Israel now have until 9/30/2025 to file their return or pay their taxes for...

What's the difference between a tax accountant and a general accountant? I would say that it's analogous to the difference between a...

One of the biggest misconceptions regarding FBAR (Foreign [non-US] bank account) reports is that only accounts with $10k or equivalent...

Sometimes it's a bit shocking to hear how clueless some people are about tax filing responsibilities, and how the US immigration system...

Is it OK to have your tax refund deposited in a friend or family member's bank account, in case you don't have a US account? It's a...

A question I get a lot is if low income US expats can qualify for the earned income credit. Lots of confusion going around. Here's the...

"As a regular employee, I never owe any US taxes anyhow. Do I really need to file each year?" This is a common question US expats ask....

Imagine getting another $4000 refund for having another accountant review your return!  This story happened today: When people come to me...

6/2024 Big news! An Israeli tax law has been proposed to address the issue of double social security taxation for US citizens living in...

What is your filing status if your spouse is not a US citizen or resident? You would file either as Married filing separately or Head of...

While most refunds must be claimed within 3 years of the due date (normally April 15) of the return, certain exceptions exist:  1) For...

US expat Chabad rabbis have an interesting US tax situation: They often work for a nonprofit registered in the country they operate in....

Did you know that certain expats may qualify for state tax credits which are based on residency? You may not be allowed to claim federal...

There are still many expats who owe taxes from their 2021 tax returns, due to the requirement to repay advance child tax credit payments...

If you live outside the US, you may never owe taxes on your social security pension, no matter how much your overall income is. Normally,...

Is it a lost cause? You're missing some social security work credits to be eligible for a pension. You moved outside the US years ago....

So you finally made the move to leave the US. You've always been very tax savvy and know how to use the online tax filing sites well....