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Form W-7: ITIN application guide

If you need to file a US tax return but are not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN), you must apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). An ITIN is a nine-digit tax process...

IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP): a comprehensive guide for expats

The Internal Revenue Service introduced the streamlined foreign offshore procedures to give Americans abroad a structured way to catch up on missed tax filings without facing severe penalties. Instead of automatic fines, eligib...

What to do if you’ve never filed taxes? Guide for US citizens, expats, and Green Card holders

Not everyone who never filed taxes actually had a filing obligation. The IRS decides who must file based on clear rules for each tax year. Filing obligation depends on income level, filing status, self-employment, and dependency status. Common cases where people weren’t required: students with low income, dependen...

How to file and pay back taxes (avoid penalties & delays)

Back taxes are taxes you owe for a previous year but haven't yet filed – and it's more common than most people realize. Financial hardship, a life change, or simply not knowing you had an obligation while living abroad can all lead to missed filings. Whatever got you here, the good news is that you have options, and acting sooner ra...

What happens if you don't file taxes while living abroad? Penalties & IRS rules explained

Most Americans who move abroad don't realize they're still required to file US tax returns – and by the time they do, they're often several years behind. Missing those filings can mean penalties, growing interest charges, and foreign account reporting violations that compound the longer they go unaddressed. Before divi...

Accidental American tax guide: Amnesty, filing, and renunciation in 2026

Millions of people hold US citizenship without ever having lived or worked in the United States. The IRS, however, makes no distinction – under citizenship-based taxation, filing obligations follow you regardless of where you were born, where you live, or how long ago you last set foot on American soil. For accidental Americans who never kn...

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