The tax season is around the corner. American expats living and working abroad have to file US expatriate tax returns and to report their foreign financial accounts on FBARs every year if they meet the expat tax requirements. The IRS has issued a list of US tax filing deadlines. US...

More Americans living abroad realize that they have to file US expatriate tax returns. FBARs, FATCA global reach and the Department of Justice investigation of foreign banks have spread fears among American expats across the globe. There is a lot of confusion about the filing requirements. The key misconception is...

Millions of US citizens retire abroad and this number has grown over 500% in the past 40 years. Retirees can receive social security benefits abroad. For some retirees residing abroad this is the only source of income. Consequently, American expats wonder about social security taxes. This is an email from...

Americans who plan to work overseas can deduct moving expenses if they meet the time and distance tests. Additionally, there are special rules for American expats who are retirees, survivors and members of the Armed forces. Claiming Overseas Moving Expenses on US Expatriate Tax Return This is an email from...