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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. Under the...

Steuern in den USA: Regeln, Steuersätze und internationale Steuerabkommen

Zu verstehen, wie das Steuersystem der USA funktioniert, ist für amerikanische Bürger und Green Card-Inhaber gleichermaßen wichtig - ganz gleich, wo auf der Welt sie leben.  In den USA gibt es spezielle Verfahren für die Steuererklärung, Steuersätze und Verpflichtungen für in den...

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...