Filing US taxes from New Zealand for American expats
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Filing US taxes from New Zealand is confusing
I don't know where to start with my US tax return from Auckland. -
Reporting KiwiSaver to the IRS
My KiwiSaver in Wellington – do I report it to the IRS? -
FBAR and NZ bank accounts
I have ANZ accounts in Christchurch. How do I report them? -
Understanding the US-NZ tax treaty
Living in Hamilton, am I protected from double US taxation? -
Working for Families and US taxes
Do I report Working for Families payments from Dunedin to the IRS? -
PIE funds are causing PFIC headaches
My PIE investments in Tauranga – what are PFIC forms for my US taxes?
Our services for US expats in New Zealand
Tax return preparation for US expats
Get your US tax return filed accurately and on time. Serving Americans in Auckland and throughout New Zealand with fully remote service.
Tax planning & consulting
Strategic US tax planning to minimize liabilities. We help you maximize Foreign Tax Credits for NZ taxes paid and optimize KiwiSaver reporting.
IRS assistance
Get help with IRS correspondence and letters. We handle all US tax communications seamlessly across time zones.
Tax projection
Forecast your US tax liabilities based on income and investments. Americans throughout New Zealand receive accurate IRS projections.
Expatriation
Considering renouncing US citizenship while in New Zealand? We provide expert guidance on IRS expatriation tax requirements.
Amended returns
Need to correct past US tax returns? We help fix IRS mistakes and ensure compliance with streamlined procedures.
Representation with the IRS
Let us represent you in IRS audits or disputes. Americans anywhere in New Zealand can receive professional IRS representation.
Free expat tax extension
Push your US tax filing deadline to October 15 for free. Available throughout New Zealand and worldwide.
Why Americans in New Zealand trust our US tax services
TFX website is so easy to load your income and expenses etc. The contact with my personal adviser is always prompt and knowledgeable. When I had some issues with the IRS, TFX was there to solve them. I'm based in New Zealand, so being able to work remotely and for TFX to file electronically makes it easy.
This is my second year using TFX to file my taxes and FBAR from New Zealand and once again I am a happy customer. I find their service to be high touch and informative. The process makes me feel confident that it is being done correctly and they are great at communicating and sending reminders to ensure tasks are completed on-time, as well as asking detailed follow-up questions to ensure accuracy. As long as I live abroad, I'm sure I will continue to be a TFX customer.
I have used this company for the last four years. I live in New Zealand and the service and ease of the whole procedure was made amazingly stress free by the professional service. Questionnaires are uncomplicated, if help is needed, prompt answers are provided quickly. I have no hesitation in recommending Taxes for Expats for all of your tax solutions.
Not only were we needing to get up to speed with the changes brought about by FATCA and FBAR and all those other scary acronyms for Americans living abroad, but we were attempting to purchase a home in Wisconsin from our home in New Zealand. We needed taxes done pronto. They were not only done pronto, but efficiently, and with grace and good humor. We got the house! As long as we have assets in New Zealand, wherever we are, we'll be using Taxes For Expats.
Very professional and responsive. Taxes filed for us from New Zealand. A real life-saver.
TFX website is so easy to load your income and expenses etc. The contact with my personal adviser is always prompt and knowledgeable. When I had some issues with the IRS, TFX was there to solve them. I'm based in New Zealand, so being able to work remotely and for TFX to file electronically makes it easy.
This is my second year using TFX to file my taxes and FBAR from New Zealand and once again I am a happy customer. I find their service to be high touch and informative. The process makes me feel confident that it is being done correctly and they are great at communicating and sending reminders to ensure tasks are completed on-time, as well as asking detailed follow-up questions to ensure accuracy. As long as I live abroad, I'm sure I will continue to be a TFX customer.
I have used this company for the last four years. I live in New Zealand and the service and ease of the whole procedure was made amazingly stress free by the professional service. Questionnaires are uncomplicated, if help is needed, prompt answers are provided quickly. I have no hesitation in recommending Taxes for Expats for all of your tax solutions.
Not only were we needing to get up to speed with the changes brought about by FATCA and FBAR and all those other scary acronyms for Americans living abroad, but we were attempting to purchase a home in Wisconsin from our home in New Zealand. We needed taxes done pronto. They were not only done pronto, but efficiently, and with grace and good humor. We got the house! As long as we have assets in New Zealand, wherever we are, we'll be using Taxes For Expats.
Very professional and responsive. Taxes filed for us from New Zealand. A real life-saver.
Transparent pricing for US tax services in New Zealand
US Personal Income Tax Return
- US and non-US wages
- Foreign tax credit (form 1116)
- Qualified IRA or ROTH contributions
- Health care coverage exemption
- 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)
- 3 years tax returns (currently 2021-2023)
- 6 years FBAR (currently 2018-2023)
- One package $1,450
- Special package: 25% discount on standard rates
- Optional: Certification letter add-on
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