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May 21, 2018

Although the tax reform bill did not make significant changes to charitable deductions, the near d...
May 11, 2018

Tax season is open, and the IRS estimates it will process almost 155 million tax returns from indi...
Apr 23, 2018

Interpretation of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion ...
Mar 23, 2018

New Online Tools from the IRS Have you wondered what your b...
Mar 20, 2018

U.S. Social Security Payments to non-resident U.S. Social S...
Mar 10, 2018

Retirement, and how one will fund their retirement, should be at the forefront of most people. We&...
Mar 05, 2018

What is a Long Term GC holder? A Green card holder for 8 or...
Mar 02, 2018

Safe Harbor does not cover non-working expats The often-cit...
Feb 27, 2018

Among the many different requirements for valid IRA rollover contributions is the requirement that...
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Feb 12, 2018

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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Expatriate tax glossary. Commonly used terms explained

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Filing requirements, penalties, and other considerations

How is your nest egg treated by the IRS? It depends on the country and the plan

Save over $100,000 on your US tax return with this nifty exlcusion. But, it’s complicated

How to avoid double taxation

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

Moving overseas (inbound or outbound) midyear is not uncommon

It’s the law. But, outside of legal reasons, many taxpayers may also benefit from refunds

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.

Thousands of tax forms exist, but which select few you really need to understand

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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

Thx for keeping us safe in the sky! International pilot taxes are *almost* as complex as flying a jet

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

Global citizens who earn a living without a permanent establishment

TFX files returns for American retirees globally & ensures their nest eggs are protected

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Permanent residency has tax implications - we explain what you need to know

Born with a U.S. citizenship but never filed tax returns? TFX can help.

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