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How to renounce US citizenship: process, costs, and exit tax
Deciding to renounce American citizenship is more than signing a set of forms – it's a legally irreversible act that permanently ends your US nationality and your passport rights, but it does not automatically ...
What is IRS Form 4852? How to use a substitute for Form W-2 or 1099-R
IRS form 4852 at a glance Form 4852 is a substitute for Form W-2, Form W-2c, or Form 1099-R when the original or corrected form is missing or wrong. You should first try to get the form from your employer or payer. If you still do not have it by the end of February, the IRS says you may contact the...
Impuestos en Estados Unidos: tipos, escalas, cómo calcularlos y pagarlos en 2026
¿Tienes ingresos, propiedades o intereses en EE.UU.? ¿Planeas mudarte o ya vives allí y quieres entender cómo funcionan los impuestos en Estados Unidos? El sistema fiscal estadounidense puede parecer complejo, especialmente si no estás familiarizado con sus reglas o si tienes ingresos internacionales. Desde diferentes niveles de impuest...
FBAR joint filing for married couples: joint accounts and when you must file separately
FinCEN Form 114, better known as the FBAR, requires US persons to report their foreign financial accounts to the Treasury each year. If you are married, one thing to get straight early: married filing jointly FBAR rules are no different from any other filing status. Your Form 1040 st...
Dual-status alien tax return: 2026 complete filing guide
Every US taxpayer has to file an annual return – but things get more interesting when residency changes midyear. Spending only part of the year as a resident and the rest as a nonresident makes you a dual-status alien under IRS rules. It’s a unique position that calls for special filing steps, careful income reporting, and attention to deductions...
Do US citizens living abroad pay taxes?
Living abroad doesn’t automatically free U.S. citizens from taxes. While most Americans overseas owe little or no federal tax, understanding your obligations and available tax benefits is key to avoiding double taxation and maximizing deductions and credits. This article is brought to you by Taxes for Expats (TFX) – a top-rated tax ...