May 14, 2020 For years, the IRS has required that expats report foreign retirement trusts, despite offering little guidance on mandated reporting. This year, the rules have changed. Here's what expats need to know about tax-favored foreign retirement trusts, reporting requirements and exemptions.Read More
May 13, 2020 Expats who are living and working abroad need to pay U.S. taxes on their earnings. However, the matter can be confusing since expats are also taxed by their country of residence. So individuals are not taxed twice on the same income, the IRS allows expats to exclude foreign earnings, provided they meet certain criteria.Read More
April 16, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has changed all aspects of modern life, including tax season. The U.S. government has changed the tax deadline from April 15 to July 15 to reflect the disruptive circumstances posed by the coronavirus. Read More
April 14, 2020 The U.S. treats foreign rental properties in the same manner it treats domestic rental properties — when the property in question is owned by a U.S. citizen or green card holder. Expats who invest in rental properties while living abroad must report earned rental income on U.S. taxes. The matter can be confusing since there are many intricacies, depending on the country where the property is owned.Read More
June 3, 2019 The U.S. requires citizens to pay taxes on money they earned, even if they are living overseas. This simple truth also applies to foreign assets, including foreign bank accounts. Learn when expats are responsible for reporting foreign bank accounts and other assets, foreign bank account reporting (FBAR) filing requirements, and how Expat CPA can help.Read More
