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IRS provides tax relief to Texas flood victims: what you need to know

In the wake of the devastating flooding in Texas, the IRS has stepped in to provide tax relief to those impacted by the catastrophe. The severe flooding, which began around the July 4th holiday and affected several counties, has caused widespread destruction. In response, the ...

New lifetime student loan cap: What borrowers (and expats) need to know

A significant change to the US federal student loan system has arrived. As part of the 2025 tax and spending overhaul, a lifetime borrowing limit of $257,000 has been introduced for federal student loans. This marks the first time a true lifetime cap has been imposed, affecting graduate students, parent borrowers, and p...

What the new “no tax on tips and overtime” rules mean for employers and workers

A major provision of the One Big, Beautiful Bill is turning heads across the service industry and among small business owners: a new federal tax exemption on tips and overtime pay. As the Senate version of the bill clears a major hurdle and nears final reconciliation with the House, it's time to unpack what this mea...

How we helped a US-Canadian expat recover $30,000 lost to double taxation

When John (name changed for privacy) relocated from Canada to the US, he was surprised to receive a substantial tax bill from the IRS – despite having already paid $48,000 CAD in Canadian taxes. To cover the US liability, he had to liquidate $30,000 from his wife’s investments. That’s when he knew something wasn’t...

June 2025 webinar recap: Ask a CPA anything about US expat taxes

In June 2025, Taxes for Expats (TFX) hosted another live “Ask a CPA Anything” webinar designed specifically for US expatriates and returning clients with questions about international tax obligations. Participants from around the globe joined the live session to get real...

May 2025 webinar recap: Ask a CPA anything about US expat taxes with Andrew Coleman

In May 2025, Taxes for Expats (TFX) hosted a live "Ask a CPA Anything" webinar, providing US expatriates with the opportunity to have their pressing tax questions addressed by experienced Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This time our host speaker was ...