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How to file taxes as an independent contractor living abroad
US contractors abroad still owe US tax on worldwide income. The core math: report net business income on Form 1040, calculate self-employment tax on Schedule SE. The 15.3% rate applies to 92.35% of net earnings, with the ...
Schedule SE: A comprehensive guide for self-employed taxpayers
As a self-employed individual, you have the freedom to be your own boss – but that also means you’re responsible for more than just your income. ...
IRS AI audit selection in 2026: What DIF scores actually mean for US expats
The IRS uses computer scoring and newer artificial intelligence tools to help identify tax returns for further review, but its audit process is not a fully automated "AI auditor." Under the IRS's August 10,...
FBAR signature authority: What US persons must know in 2026
If you can move money out of a foreign bank account, the US government may treat you as a filer even if none of the money is yours. That is the core of the ...
PFIC annual information statement: Requirements, examples, and what US expats need to know in 2026
A PFIC annual information statement is a document issued by a foreign fund to its US shareholders that provides the data required to make or maintain a Qualified Electing Fund election on IRS Form 8621. Without this statement, a US investor...