Andrew Coleman
- Exit tax planning
- International business tax
- Overseas tax obligations
- Tax compliance for expats
- Master's of Accounting, University of Kansas School of Business
Articles
How to file and pay back taxes (avoid penalties & delays)
Back taxes are taxes you owe for a previous year but haven't yet filed – and it's more common than most people realize. Financial hardship, a life change, or simply not knowing you had an obligation while living abroad can all lead to missed filings. Whatever got you here, the good news is that you have options, and acting sooner rather than late...
IRS streamlined domestic offshore procedures: complete 2026 guide
Many US taxpayers with foreign accounts or assets discover too late that the Internal Revenue Service expects full disclosure, even when the money, investments, or paperwork sits outside the US. Misunderstandings tend to cluster around “it’s overseas, so it doesn’t count” – and the IRS still holds the taxpayer (not the bank or employer) responsib...
Best virtual mailbox services for American expats (2026 guide)
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)....
Form 673 guide (2026): Stop US tax withholding on foreign earned income
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...
What is Form 1040 Schedule 2? A comprehensive guide
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...
IRS Streamlined Procedure for expats: How to file and avoid penalties
Behind on US tax returns or missed FBARs while living abroad? The IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures help eligible US expats catch up on missed tax returns and FBARs when the failure to file was non-willful. ...