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Can US Expats File Taxes Without a Social Security Number?

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Moving Abroad Mid-Year? Here’s How It Complicates Your US Tax Return

Moving abroad mid-year can complicate your US tax return. The IRS taxes US citizens on worldwide inc…
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Never Filed US Taxes While Living in Denmark? Here is How to Fix It

The IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures let Americans living in Denmark catch up on years of…
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SFOP vs. SDOP: Which IRS Streamlined Program Do You Qualify For?

If you are a US taxpayer with unreported foreign bank accounts or offshore income, the IRS Streamlin…
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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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US Tax on Foreign Unemployment Benefits: Reporting and Treaty Rules

Foreign unemployment benefits may be taxable in the US for citizens and resident aliens, depending o…
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German ETFs and PFICs: US Tax Guide for Americans in Germany

If you are a US citizen who owns German or European ETFs, some of those investments may be Passive F…
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FBAR for Americans in Germany: Which German Accounts Must Be Reported?

Americans in Germany generally need to file an FBAR if the combined value of their reportable foreig…
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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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Can US Expats File Taxes Without a Social Security Number?

US citizens living abroad generally need a Social Security number (SSN) to file a US tax return. If …
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IRS IP PIN for US Expats: How to Get One From Abroad

US expats can get an IRS Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) online through their IRS Individual Online…
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E-Filing vs. Paper Filing: How US Expats Should File Their Taxes

E-filing is generally the best way for US expats to file federal tax returns because it is faster an…
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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.

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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.

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What Happens to Your 401(k) When You Move Abroad?

You can generally keep your 401(k) when you move abroad, and you do not have to withdraw or transfer…
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TFSA Taxes for US Citizens in Canada: What the IRS Requires

US citizens generally must report taxable income earned inside a Canadian Tax-Free Savings Account (…
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Net Investment Income Tax for US Expats: Who Pays 3.8%?

US expats generally owe the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) if they have investment income and…
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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.

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Foreign Tax Credit General vs. Passive Category Income: What Goes Where?

For Form 1116, general category income typically includes foreign wages and salaries, while passive …
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Foreign Tax Credit Carryover and Carryback for US Expats

Unused Foreign Tax Credits can generally be carried back one year or forward up to 10 years when qua…
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How Much Foreign Income is Tax Free in the US?

For 2026 tax year, qualifying Americans abroad can exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income f…
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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.

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Wise, Revolut, and PayPal: Do US Expats Need to Report These Accounts on FBAR?

Wise, Revolut, and PayPal accounts may need to be reported on an FBAR if they qualify as financial a…
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IRS Quietly Ends Penalty-Free FBAR Filing: What US Expats Need to Do Now

The IRS quietly removed the Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures on July 1, 2026, eliminating the g…
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FBAR for Joint Accounts with a Non-US Spouse

US citizens and residents must report joint foreign bank accounts held with a non-US spouse on an FB…
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