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- Tax compliance for expats
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Form 1040 guide for US tax return filers abroad and at home
Form 1040 is the main US individual income tax return. For tax year 2025, filed in 2026, it reports income, applies deductions and credits, calculates federal tax, and shows whether you owe a balance or receive a refund. It is the starting point for most individual federal filings. The following 3 points give you the short version befor...
Exit tax for green card holders: what you need to know
The expatriation tax for green card holders generally matters only after 8 of the last 15 tax years as a lawful permanent resident and at least 1 covered-status test. Our US exit tax guide explains the federal regime. For a 2025 expatriation tax green ca...
US expat citizenship-based taxation: 2026 filing guide
The core rule: The US uses a citizenship tax system. It taxes its citizens and most green card holders on worldwide income, regardless of where they live. Moving abroad does not end your US tax obligations. Who files: US citizens and resident aliens generally file when they meet the 2025 filing ...
Returning to the US tax checklist for expats
A return to the United States for the 2025 tax year can change filing deadlines, state residency, health coverage, and foreign-account reporting in one move. An expat moving back to US should review federal and state obligations before filing the 2025 return in 2026. A return to the USA plan should start before the flight. US ...
IRS Form 5472: Filing requirements, instructions, and penalties
IRS Form 5472 is required when a reporting corporation has a reportable transaction with a related party. For the 2025 calendar year, the filing is generally due April 15, 2026, and an incomplete or late form can trigger a $25,000 penalty. ...
Physical presence test: 330-day rule for US expats
The physical presence route can help qualifying Americans abroad claim FEIE for 2025 if they meet the 330-day rule, have a foreign tax home, and satisfy the other Section 911 rules. The 2025 maximum exclusion is $130,000 per qualifying person. Physical presence test at a glance For the 2025...