June 3, 2020 Taxes are complex for expats, who may find it difficult to keep up to date with changes to tax law. For example, they may want to know, “Can expats collect Social Security?” Determining how your Social Security taxes and benefits are impacted takes research and expertise that many expats prefer to leave to a CPA. Below, we’ll explore the relationship between taxes and Social Security benefits for expats, then discuss how a CPA can help.Read More
June 2, 2020 Expats must report foreign income and assets, including foreign bank accounts, when filing taxes in the U.S., provided the balance of accounts exceeds $10,000. Since the IRS penalizes expats who have not filed FBAR, read on for more details about who needs to file, FBAR maximum account value and how to file.Read More
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
