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Frequently asked questions
At Taxes for Expats, we help individuals and businesses with US tax obligations, including:
- Americans living in the US or abroad
- Dual citizens with US passports
- Green card holders
- Accidental Americans
- Non-US citizens with US tax requirements
- Digital nomads
- US retirees living overseas
- Businesses with US tax requirements
No matter your situation, our team has the expertise to guide you through your US tax filing with confidence.
We offer Federal Income Tax Return and Expanded Income Bundles tailored to your specific tax filing needs. For a detailed overview of our fees, please visit: Our Fees.
To find out which documents and information are required for your tax preparation, please check our guide here: Tax Documents Needed.
Yes, we stand behind the work we do. If the IRS questions a return prepared by us, we will review the letter and advise you on the necessary steps. For more information, see: Received IRS Letter.
We offer free support via phone, email, and chat. For more information on our support options, please visit: Support Options Overview.
Absolutely. TFX has been preparing US expat taxes for over 25 years and is well-versed in the tax laws applicable to US expats worldwide.
Absolutely! If you’re a non-US citizen with US tax obligations – whether due to income earned in the US, business dealings, or other connections – we can help. Our team understands the complexities involved and will guide you through the necessary filings with ease.
We prepare a wide range of forms, including 1040/1040NR, Form 5471, Form 5472 with Form 1120, and many more. For a full list of forms we handle, please visit: Forms We Prepare.
Yes, we can file an extension for you at no additional cost. However, we require a $50 retainer, which will remain as a credit on your account for future TFX services.
We only work with seasoned CPAs or EAs who each have at least a decade of experience in the field. We don’t employ junior staff.
Our goal is to complete each tax return within fifteen (15) business days per filing year. We prioritize quality and accuracy, with every return undergoing a thorough review by both a preparer and a supervising CPA or EA.
If you're unsure whether you need to file US taxes, we can help you determine your filing requirements. Even if you're living abroad or have limited US ties, you may still have an obligation to file. We’ll review your specific situation and provide personalized guidance.
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The chances of getting audited by IRS examination teams depend more on the return’s facts than on where you live. A US expat with wages that match information returns and complete foreign-account reporting presents a different profile from a business owner with several entities, digital-asset sales, foreign accounts, and large itemized dedu...
For a 2025 death, a US citizen’s federal gross estate can include worldwide assets, while a noncitizen non-domiciliary is generally exposed only on US-situated property. The key filing thresholds are $13.99 million and $60,000, respectively, under current federal rules. Federal estate tax can follow a US citizen abroad because it ...
For the 2025 tax year, qualifying US taxpayers can use Form 2555 to exclude up to $130,000 of income earned from services performed abroad. The return is generally filed in 2026, and eligibility requires a foreign tax home plus either the Physical Presence Test or the Bona Fide Residence Test. The 2026 tax-year limit is...
For the 2025 tax year, living abroad does not by itself create or end a state filing duty. You may stop resident taxation after a valid domicile change, but a former state can still tax state-source income or require a part-year return under its own rules. US citizens and resident aliens abroad generally report worldwide income under fe...
Most US expats who ask whether they are exempt from FATCA reporting are not actually exempt – they are simply below the Form 8938 filing threshold. That distinction matters, because a threshold can be crossed next year while a tr...
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