Expat Guide

Thursday January 24 Posted by Expat News.

American Tax Return: Claiming Moving Expenses and Work Overseas

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...

Wednesday January 09 Posted by Expat News.

Overseas Taxes Series: Military contractors and US expatriate tax returns

Members of Armed Forces and military contractors have to file US expatriate tax returns. However, military contractors in Afghanistan and other countries are treated as civilian Americans working abroad. At the same time members of Armed Forces are eligible for numerous overseas tax benefits. We reviewed these tax benefits for...

Tuesday December 25 Posted by Expat News.

US Expatriate Tax Returns: Charity Donations

American expats can deduct charity donations of money, clothing and household items on US expatriate tax returns, however, it is important to follow several IRS rules in regards to charitable contributions. This is the story of one of our clients. “Jeff contacted us after he received a letter from the...

Monday October 22 Posted by Expat News.

Expatriate Tax Preparation: Overview of Tax Documents

Expatriate tax preparation can be a very stressful process for US taxpayers. At Artio Partners our goal is to make the process of expat tax filing easy and simple. To facilitate this process, we created a basic list of documents that American expatriates should have to feel confident and prepared....

Friday October 12 Posted by Expat News.

Filing Amended Expat Tax Returns

Amended expat tax returns can be filed for several reasons. A thorough review of an expatriate tax return is required to determine whether an amended return has to be filed. Reasons to file amended expat tax returns Incomplete income information. Quite a few American expats face this issue due to...