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Explore helpful articles for Americans living abroad. Our resources cover practical tax tips, updates, and insights on how your income, assets, and investments can affect your US tax obligations, helping you stay informed and compliant while living overseas.

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International Tax Rules

Living abroad doesn’t exempt you from US tax laws, and international tax rules can be complex. Our guides explain tax treaties, totalization agreements, and how international tax laws impact US expats.
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Tax Filing Tips and Advice

Filing taxes from abroad comes with unique deadlines, extensions, and compliance challenges. Our expert guidance covers everything from reporting foreign income to dealing with IRS notices, audits, and streamlined filing programs for late tax returns.

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Filing US taxes as an expatriate can feel overwhelming. Even while living abroad, US citizens are re…
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2025 US Expat Tax Guide

This tax guide is packed with helpful information and expert advice to help you stay on top of your US tax obligations.

Expat Tax Guide

Investments, Pensions & Real Estate

Pensions, investments, and real estate holdings often come with complex US tax implications. Our resources explain how different retirement accounts, rental properties, capital gains, and investment funds affect your US tax return and reporting requirements.

US taxpayers who hold shares in a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) often face complex tax r…
If you hold investments in foreign mutual funds, ETFs, or certain foreign holding companies, you hav…
Foreign exchange (forex) trading is one of the largest financial markets in the world, attracting bo…

Credits & Exclusions

US expats may be eligible for tax benefits like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and Foreign Tax Credit (FTC). We break down how these credits work, eligibility requirements, and how to reduce your US tax liability.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most valuable tax benefits available to US taxpayers with d…
For Americans living or working abroad, one of the most common questions is: How much foreign income…
If you’re a self-employed American living abroad, you’re likely juggling business growth…

Foreign Account Reporting (FATCA & FBAR)

US expats with foreign financial accounts may need to report them under FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report). Our guides explain who must file, what accounts need reporting, and how to stay compliant while avoiding penalties.

For Americans living abroad or maintaining financial ties overseas, US tax compliance goes beyond ju…
If you are a US citizen, resident, or entity with financial accounts outside the United States, you …
If you are a US citizen or resident who has foreign financial accounts, the US government requires y…

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