US expat tax services for Americans in Hong Kong
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Coordinating US and Hong Kong filing obligations
“I live in Hong Kong and pay Hong Kong taxes. What do I owe the IRS?” -
Working with IRS, IRD, and MPF documents
“I have IRD notices, employer records, and MPF statements. Which documents does my US return need?” -
Behind on US tax filings
“I’ve lived in Hong Kong for years and never filed US returns. Can I still catch up?” -
FBAR and FATCA compliance
“I have accounts with HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong), or Standard Chartered. Do I need to report them to the US?” -
Foreign income, business, and investment reporting
“I earn Hong Kong employment or business income and hold investments or MPF accounts. Which US forms apply?” -
Tracking US deadlines and Hong Kong documents
“My IRD documents and IRS deadlines follow different schedules. How do I keep my US filing on track?”
Why choose our US expat tax services
Whether you need a US tax advisor in Hong Kong for annual US filing, cross-border tax services, or catch-up returns, our CPA-led team handles it remotely.
Tax return preparation for US expats
Get US expat tax return preparation handled by a team that works with Americans abroad every day. We prepare US returns for clients throughout Hong Kong, including those with wages, self-employment income, investment income, foreign taxes paid, and US filing obligations.
Streamlined Procedure
Haven’t filed US taxes from Hong Kong for years? Our tax accountants support eligible Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures cases, including the 3 most recent tax years and 6 most recent FBARs for which the deadlines have passed. We confirm the required years before preparing your return.
Tax planning & consulting
Get expat tax advice for Hong Kong employment income, self-employment, investments, MPF context, dual-citizen situations, and cross-border life changes. This service focuses on US tax questions, not Hong Kong tax return preparation, IRD representation, payroll, audit, or company accounting.
FBAR filing
Accounts held with HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, Hong Kong brokerages may be reportable when the aggregate maximum value of all your foreign accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the year. We prepare FBAR filings as applicable.
FATCA reporting
Participating Hong Kong financials may report info about qualifying US-held accounts directly to the IRS. Separately, we prepare Form 8938 when the aggregate value of your specified foreign financial assets exceeds the applicable threshold for your filing status and residence.
PFIC filing
Many Hong Kong and other non-US mutual funds, ETFs, or pooled investments may be treated as PFICs, depending on their legal structure, income, and assets. We analyze each investment and prepare Form 8621, including QEF or mark-to-market reporting where applicable.
Nonresident tax return
TFX prepares Form 1040-NR for non-US citizens in Hong Kong with US-source income or another US nonresident filing requirement. This service is separate from US expat tax services for US citizens and green card holders.
Expatriation
US citizens in Hong Kong who are considering renunciation need to understand the US tax steps before making a decision. We support expatriation tax filings, including compliance review and Form 8854 where applicable.
Amended returns
If a prior US return filed from Hong Kong missed income, foreign account reporting, credits, or expat forms, an amended return may be needed. We help review what was filed and prepare corrections where appropriate.
Free expat tax extension
Need more time to file your US return from Hong Kong? We help eligible Americans file Form 4868 by the deadline to request an extension through October 15. It provides more time to file, not to pay; interest generally applies to tax unpaid.
Why Americans in Hong Kong trust our US expat tax services
My assigned tax preparer for 2020 was a very experienced CPA. He was excellent for me - thorough, professional, and timely with his work. Also, TFX has made my tax preparation easy these last 4 years that I have used their service.
I am from Hong Kong, and I have been using TFX since 2016. I believe that it would be a super headache if I did not find them.
I've been living in Hong Kong for nearly 16 years and have always filed my own US tax returns. After buying a house in the US a couple of years ago, the required forms became a lot more complicated, and I realized I needed help. I came across Taxes for Expats on the US Consulate website and was impressed with their informative website and reasonable rates. After completing an initial tax questionnaire and receiving an engagement letter, Ms Zemelman assigned me to a professional tax consultant (Vincent Burger) who did a fantastic job helping me re-file my 2014 Federal and NYS tax forms. I will now be receiving a substantial refund from the IRS. Many thanks, Taxes for Expats!
TFX is the tax solution I've been looking for. I live abroad in Hong Kong and maintain assets/income across multiple jurisdictions. The TFX online dashboard and tax filing process simplify what would otherwise be an extremely complicated task. I feel confident that my taxes are optimized, done correctly, and on time. I see no reason to stop using TFX even after I return to the United States.
Excellent service for Americans living abroad. The entire tax filing process was efficient, straightforward, and stress-free. The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and made it easy to navigate the complexities of US taxes while living overseas. Everything was handled professionally and on time. Highly recommended for reliable tax filing assistance.
My assigned tax preparer for 2020 was a very experienced CPA. He was excellent for me - thorough, professional, and timely with his work. Also, TFX has made my tax preparation easy these last 4 years that I have used their service.
I am from Hong Kong, and I have been using TFX since 2016. I believe that it would be a super headache if I did not find them.
I've been living in Hong Kong for nearly 16 years and have always filed my own US tax returns. After buying a house in the US a couple of years ago, the required forms became a lot more complicated, and I realized I needed help. I came across Taxes for Expats on the US Consulate website and was impressed with their informative website and reasonable rates. After completing an initial tax questionnaire and receiving an engagement letter, Ms Zemelman assigned me to a professional tax consultant (Vincent Burger) who did a fantastic job helping me re-file my 2014 Federal and NYS tax forms. I will now be receiving a substantial refund from the IRS. Many thanks, Taxes for Expats!
TFX is the tax solution I've been looking for. I live abroad in Hong Kong and maintain assets/income across multiple jurisdictions. The TFX online dashboard and tax filing process simplify what would otherwise be an extremely complicated task. I feel confident that my taxes are optimized, done correctly, and on time. I see no reason to stop using TFX even after I return to the United States.
Excellent service for Americans living abroad. The entire tax filing process was efficient, straightforward, and stress-free. The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and made it easy to navigate the complexities of US taxes while living overseas. Everything was handled professionally and on time. Highly recommended for reliable tax filing assistance.
Flat-fee US tax preparation for Americans in Hong Kong
US Personal Income Tax Return
- CPA-led US tax return preparation
- US and non-US wages
- Foreign tax credit (form 1116)
- Qualified IRA or ROTH contributions
- Alternative minimum tax calculations
- Estimated payment vouchers
- US retirement and social security income
- Interest and dividends (10 transactions included)
- Foreign earned income exclusion (form 2555)
- Child & dependent credits & deductions
- Over 35 tax forms included
Streamlined Procedure (SFOP)
- CPA-led Streamlined Procedure filing
- 3 years tax returns (currently 2023-2025)
- 6 years FBAR (currently 2020-2025)
- One package $1,450
- Special package: 25% discount on standard rates
- Optional: Certification letter add-on
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