Expat Tax Country Guides

Every country’s tax rules interact with your US return differently.

Universal Tax Professionals is a CPA-led US expat tax firm serving Americans in over 150 countries. These guides explain how your local tax system affects your US filing, FBAR and FATCA obligations.

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Whether you are an individual living abroad, a business owner, a self-employed professional, or managing foreign investments, our team at Universal Tax Professionals ensures your US tax obligations are handled properly and efficiently.

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Our Process

At Universal Tax Professionals, every client is assigned a dedicated accountant you can reach by phone or email. We never outsource any part of your return, and our process is simple from first call to filing.

STEP 1

Email or Call Us

Send us an email, give us a call, or submit a message through our website. We are here to answer your questions and provide guidance on your US expat taxes.

STEP 2

Complete Our Questionnaire and Send Your Documents

We will send you our price list, client questionnaire, and a list of documents we need to start the process. You can upload your documents to our secure file-sharing link or you can send them to us via email.

STEP 3

Tax Preparation

The preparation process usually takes two-three weeks to complete. Throughout this period, you can contact your tax accountant if you have any questions.

STEP 4

Review & Pay

We will send you a draft copy of the return for review. We will make adjustments if necessary. You will only need to pay us once the return is completed. We accept payment online via credit card or via bank transfer.

STEP 5

You’re Done

Once everything is complete, we will either e-file your return or we will send you a copy to sign and mail to the IRS.

STEP 1

Email or Call Us

Send us an email, give us a call, or submit a message through our website. We are here to answer your questions and provide guidance on your US expat taxes.

STEP 2

Send Your Documents

We will send you our price list, client questionnaire, and a list of documents we need to start the process. You can upload your documents to our secure file-sharing link or you can send them to us via email.

STEP 3

Tax Preparation

The preparation process usually takes two-three weeks to complete. Throughout this period, you can contact your dedicated tax accountant if you have any questions.

STEP 4

Review & Pay

We will send you a draft copy of the return for review. We will make adjustments if necessary. You will only need to pay us once the return is completed. We accept payment online via credit card or via bank transfer.

STEP 5

You’re Done

Once everything is complete, we will either e-file your return or we will send you a copy to sign and mail to the IRS.

US Expat Tax Service For Clients

In Over 150 Countries!

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Country-Specific Tax Guides

Each guide explains how a country’s tax system interacts with your US obligations.

For your local filings, we work with partner tax firms in the UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy and other countries, so we can refer you to a trusted local firm.

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What we do

We prepare simple and complex US tax returns for Americans abroad, specializing in Streamlined Filing, FBAR, FATCA, Form 5471, PFIC reporting and international tax planning.

We also prepare US corporation returns and Canadian tax returns, and provide ongoing bookkeeping.

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How we help

We support you at every stage, from planning a move abroad to filing each year after.

Your accountant explains your filing requirements and plans ahead so there are no surprises next year.

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Client Result

Since 2013, we have filed more than 20,000 returns for over 4,000 clients, with 30% of new business coming from referrals.

Clients get CPA-level service at a lower cost than Big 4 firms.

Helping American Expats since 2013

Founded by Josh Katz, CPA, an international tax accountant with over 20 years of experience, including time at a Big 4 accounting firm.