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Section 965 transition tax: What US expats need to know in 2026

Section 965 generally applied to the last taxable year of a specified foreign corporation that began before January 1, 2018, with the inclusion reported by the US shareholder in the tax year in which or with which that foreign corporation’s year ended. For many taxpayers this was 2017, but some reported Section 965 amounts ...

What is Form 1118? Foreign tax credit for US corporations - Complete guide

Form 1118 (Foreign Tax Credit–Corporations) is the IRS form used to claim a credit for income taxes paid or accrued to foreign countries or US territories. It is filed by C-corporations under IRC Section 901, by individuals making a section 962 election, and by for...

Social Security Certificate of Coverage and A1 Form: guide for US expats

If you're a US citizen working abroad, you can end up owing Social Security contributions in both countries on the same income unless a Totalization Agreement or certificate of coverage prevents it. A Social Security Certificate of Coverage (called an A1 certificate in the EU) is the document that prevents this. It's official pr...

US expat taxes 2026: Complete guide to filing abroad & avoiding double taxation

Every year, more Americans choose to build new lives overseas — nearly ...

Why is my tax refund delayed? Common reasons for IRS tax refund delay & how to fix it

Most refunds are issued in fewer than 21 days, but tax refund delays can ha...