Andrew Coleman
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Dual-status alien tax return: 2026 complete filing guide
Every US taxpayer has to file an annual return – but things get more interesting when residency changes midyear. Spending only part of the year as a resident and the rest as a nonresident makes you a dual-status alien under IRS rules. It’s a unique position that calls for special filing steps, careful income reporting, and attention t...
Do US citizens living abroad pay taxes?
Living abroad doesn’t automatically free U.S. citizens from taxes. While most Americans overseas owe little or no federal tax, understanding your obligations and available tax benefits is key to avoiding double taxation and maximizing deductions and credits. This article is brought to you by Taxes for Expats (TFX) – a to...
NCTI (former GILTI): Net CFC Tested Income definition, calculation, and example 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, what was known as GILTI – Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income – was officially renamed Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI) under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The mechanics shifted, too, not just the name. If you own a stake in a ...
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 ra...
What happens if you don't file taxes while living abroad? Penalties & IRS rules explained
Most Americans who move abroad don't realize they're still required to file US tax returns – and by the time they do, they're often several years behind. Missing those filings can mean penalties, growing interest charges, and foreign account reporting violations that compound the longer they go unaddressed. Before divi...
Accidental American tax guide: Amnesty, filing, and renunciation in 2026
Millions of people hold US citizenship without ever having lived or worked in the United States. The IRS, however, makes no distinction – under citizenship-based taxation, filing obligations follow you regardless of where you were born, where you live, or how long ago you last set foot on American soil. For accidental Americans who never kn...