Expat Guide

Saturday January 17 Posted by Expat News.

Worst Tax Season in Years! Closing of IRS Centers in Frankfurt, London and Paris.

It may be a government entity, but the Internal Revenue Service is a business of sort. As such, just like any business, when sales are down, it sometimes means closing the least productive locations. Frankfurt, London and Paris are the last of the IRS’s taxpayer-assistance centers overseas and due to...

Saturday December 13 Posted by Expat News.

Expat Tax Planning Strategies: Charitable Contributions and Social Security Benefits

The year is coming to an end. Christmas is the time full of joy and happiness. However, it is also the best time to review and implement 2014 year-end expat tax planning strategies. We get multiple questions from American expats living abroad about various deductions and social security benefits. The...

Sunday November 30 Posted by Expat News.

2014 Income Tax Changes You Should Be Thinking About Now

Before you know it, 2014 is going to be behind you, and you’ll be looking for your W-2 to arrive. Just like in past years there are going to be some noticeable changes on your 2014 income tax forms. Some of these may adjust the amount you are accustomed to...

Tuesday February 11 Posted by Expat News.

What are Property Taxes Basics for US taxpayers?

Real estate or property tax is one of the categories of taxes assessed by the government. We might not like taxes, and might not always agree with how they are spent, but we understand that they are an inherent part of our system of government. Without taxes, our country will...

Thursday January 23 Posted by Expat News.

2014 Expat Tax Guide for American Expats

2014 tax filing season will officially start on January 31, 2014. American expats are advised to review expat tax filing deadlines in 2014 to avoid any penalties or interest. 2013 tax law changes have a significant effect on filing US expat taxes in 2014. 2014 expat tax guide for American...