Andrew Coleman
Articles
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 ...
Acceptable reasons for renouncing US citizenship: what it means and what happens next
When many Americans face a problem they can’t solve, renunciation sometimes comes to mind. But most people don’t know that giving up US citizenship is a serious and final choice. It must be done in another co...
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...