Andrew Coleman

Quick facts What it is: A real US street address that scans and stores your mail online. Why expats need it: IRS compliance, US banking, and avoiding state tax risk. Best overall pick: US Global Mail (from $19.95/mo, Texas address)....

If you're a US citizen working abroad, you've probably noticed something frustrating: US federal income taxes being withheld from your paycheck every month, even though you live and work overseas. Form 673 is the practical fix. By giving this form to your employer, you may be able to reduce – or stop – that withholding on qualifying for...

The 2026 tax filing season is a good reminder that old Schedule 2 guides can go stale quickly. IRS Form 1040 Schedule 2 is still the place where you report additional taxes that do not go directly on Form 1040, but the 2025 version used during the 2026 filing season is broader than many older articles suggest. That matters even more aft...

Form 8332 is the IRS form the custodial parent signs to release the claim to a child for federal tax purposes. In some cases, a similar written statement can also work, and certain pre-2009 divorce decrees or separation agreements may qualify if they meet IRS r...

Form 3520-A is the annual information return of a foreign trust with at least one US owner. The foreign trust is the primary filer, but every US person treated as an owner must make sure a complete return is filed and that the required annual sta...

If you own a home abroad or in the US, you may be able to reduce your US tax bill through the mortgage interest deduction. For US expats, this benefit is often overlooked – or misunderstood. This guide covers who qualifies, what the current limits are, and how to apply this deduction correctly, whether your property is in London, Tokyo,...