Andrew Coleman
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Green card foreign income tax guide (2026): What to file & forms
If you're a green card holder living outside the United States, your tax obligations don’t stop when you move abroad. Even while earning income overseas, the IRS still considers you a US taxpayer. For example, when filing in 2026, you'll report income earned in 2025, just as if you were still in the United...
Form 3520: Guide on reporting foreign trusts, inheritances, and gifts for US expats
Living abroad does not exempt US citizens from IRS reporting obligations involving foreign trusts and large foreign gifts. Form 3520 outlines what expats need to disclose and by what due date to avoid harsh penalties. This guide by Taxes for Expats is designed to help US taxpayers understand what’s required and stay fully complian...
IRS Form 8992: A comprehensive guide to 2026 reporting for US taxpayers with foreign investments
Many US expats run businesses abroad, and that is fine, but the IRS can step in when a controlled foreign corporation is not reported. This is where Form 8992 helps, because it shows the income the IRS needs to see under the GILTI rules in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. When a US taxpayer owns 10% of a foreign corporation, these rules can apply, and ...
Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs): Definition, rules, and tax implications
Running a business in another country can feel exciting and confusing. Tax rules from the US still apply, even when the company is formed overseas, and some of those companies fall under a special label called a controlled foreign corporation (CFC). When a company is treated as a CFC, the rules can affect how money is taxed, including passive inc...
How to pay US taxes online: Complete guide (2026)
American citizens can pay US taxes online in a simple way in 2026. You can use IRS Direct Pay (free), a debit or credit card (small fees), your IRS Online Account, or a payment plan that lets you pay slowly. Each choice has its own cost, speed, and best use, so you can pick what feels easiest for you. IRS Direct Pay works best for anyon...
US expat taxes 2026: Complete guide to filing abroad & avoiding double taxation
Every year, more Americans pack up and start new lives overseas – nearly 9 million, as of 2025, according to the US State Department. Once someone moves abroad, they’re considered an expatriate, but one thing never really changes – taxes. Wh...