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How our CPAs helped a US–New Zealand dual taxpayer save over $56,000
By working with our CPAs, this client effectively “saved = earned” more than $56,000 in net tax savings (after fees) – while avoiding some of the most common and costly double taxation mistakes faced by US expats. Background Alex P. (name changed for privacy) contacted ...
Trump Gold Card visa launches: $1M fast-track immigration program with tax benefits
President Trump officially launched the Trump Gold Card visa program on December 11, 2025, through the government website. This new investor visa pathway offers expedited US residency for high-net-worth individuals willing to make substantial financial contributions, with prices ranging...
Impact of MAGI on US Expats' eligibility for tax saving provisions
Multiple tax-saving provisions included in One Big, Beautiful Bill are expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars each filing season. Almost all of those provisions are limited by the taxpayers’ ...
IRS announces 2025 e-filing shutdown date for system update
The IRS has confirmed this year’s annual e-file shutdown will happen later than usual. Instead of the typical late-November pause, the Modernized e-File (MeF) system for individual returns will close on December 26, matching the business return shutdown for the first time. Specifics of the shutdown ...
IRS Notice 2025-72: What the end of the one-month deferral rule means for foreign companies
If your group has been using a one-month deferral for foreign subsidiaries, the clock just ran out. On November 25, 2025, the IRS released Notice 2025-72. It announces forthcoming proposed regulations and describes rules taxpayers can rely on now for allocating f...
A 20-year gap, resolved: Melendy’s journey back to tax compliance with TFX
“I would definitely recommend doing the streamlined filing procedure with Taxes for Expats. The process might not be fun, but they make it easy – and you’ll come out in good standing with the IRS.” Melendy Britt, TFX client since 2016 (previously in Spain, now in Los Ange...