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Impuestos en Estados Unidos: tipos, escalas, cómo calcularlos y pagarlos en 2026

¿Tienes ingresos, propiedades o intereses en EE.UU.? ¿Planeas mudarte o ya vives allí y quieres entender cómo funcionan los impuestos en Estados Unidos? El sistema fiscal estadounidense puede parecer complejo, especialmente si no estás familiarizado con sus reglas o si tienes ingresos internacionales. ...

FBAR joint filing for married couples: joint accounts and when you must file separately

FinCEN Form 114, better known as the FBAR, requires US persons to report their foreign financial accounts to the Treasury each year. If you are married, one thing to get straight early: married filing jointly FBAR rules are no different from any other filing status. Your Form 1040 st...

IRS Form 709 gift tax return: instructions, exemptions & filing guide (2026)

Form 709 is the IRS form used to report taxable gifts and allocate the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) exemption. Understanding who files Form 709 starts with one rule: it is always the donor, not the recipient. You must file a gift tax return if you: give more than $19,000 to any one person in 2026 (the annual excl...

US remittance tax: Complete guide to the 1% rule (2026)

The US remittance tax is a 1% federal excise tax on certain money transfers sent from the United States to foreign countries, effective January 1, 2026. The tax applies only to cash-funded transfers, including cash, money orders, and cashier's checks. Bank account transfers and US debit/credit card payments are exempt under IRC Section 4475. ...

Maximizing tax benefits: Understanding the credit for other dependents & how to claim it

One valuable credit that can provide relief for expats with dependents who do not qualify for the Child Tax Credit is the credit for other dependents. In this guide, we will delve into the eligibility requirements, claiming proced...

Form 1098: How to file and deduct mortgage interest (and other payments)

As a US expat, you may have questions about this important tax form and how it affects your taxes. Don't worry, we're here to help! What is Form 1098: Mortgage Interest Statement Form 1098 is an information return your mortgage lender files to report mortgage interest (and certain related amounts) it received from ...