I heard my UN income should be tax free, is that true? ...
Dec 25, 2016

1. Does the U.S. citizen residing abroad need to have foreign health coverage in order to qualify ...
Nov 01, 2016

Election day (Nov 8) is fast approaching and as a US citizen you are eligible to vote in the Presi...
Aug 01, 2016

If you are an American with an overseas bank account, it is likely that your bank has already ask...
Jan 05, 2016

Moving overseas to advance in your career can be financially advantageous.  It can also be a ...
Nov 25, 2015

There may be a deduction you haven’t heard of that can save you ...
Nov 10, 2015

If you have already been recognized as a bona fide resident of another...
Oct 25, 2015

The Physical Presence Test can help reduce your tax liability....
Oct 15, 2015

The issue of allocating income and taxes paid abroad on the US tax return is simple yet ...
Sep 15, 2015

About 7.6M American Citizens are living overseas. Out of that 7.6M, 3,415 of them renounced t...
Jul 25, 2015

Individuals who are overseas working on a contract face unique challen...
May 01, 2015

1) If you are behind on filing your US expat tax returns, you have the...
Apr 15, 2015

Prior year transcripts - who to call, which forms to fill out, etc.

A common misunderstanding is that US citizens abroad do not have to file tax returns

Audits are no fun, especially when the documents are not standard US tax forms; TFX can help

How the IRS computes tax, interest, and other penalties & what you can do to avoid them

Scary IRS letters? We will help you debunk them and form an action plan to fix any issues

TFX is an authorized e-file firm and e-files tax returns for taxpayers globally

If you do have a tax bill, what are the ways you can pay the IRS?

We can amend prior filed returns to ensure you get the deductions & credits you are eligible for

In cases where E-filing is not permitted (IRS rules), we outline where and how to snail mail the returns

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Certainly, but your tax return needs to be optimized.

The IRS can’t chase you forever; we break down the rules behind the IRS statute of limitations

What are ITINs, who needs one, how to get one, and when they expire

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Filing requirements, penalties, and other considerations

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Second method to meet the Foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE)

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There are many different deadlines & possible extensions - TFX can keep you abreast.

Which documents you may require in getting caught up to date on your tax returns

It depends. State taxes are one of the most misunderstood aspects of expat tax.

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How to understand these two terms & use them to your advantage to obtain tax refunds

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US tax filing requirements & credits specific to permanent residents

Big life choice that also carries hidden tax implications & filing requirements

Will your non-US spouse be sble to receive survivor, dependent, or spousal benefits?

US citizens & Green Card holders who are living and working outside the US

TFX has partnerships with many international schools to assist their staff with tax filings

Contractor taxes contain many nuances, especially for potential state tax filing requirements

Aid workers (& other staff) of the UN, EC, WHO or WB have many tax advantages and tax complexities

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Working in war zones or stationed abroad, TFX can help understand filing requirements

Global citizens who earn a living without a permanent establishment

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