Expat Tax Guide
Plain-English guides for U.S. citizens abroad covering filing duties, foreign income, foreign accounts, late filings, and IRS notices.
What this section covers
Use this section to compare related issues, spot records you may need, and understand when official IRS resources or qualified professional review should be part of the next step.
U.S. Citizens Abroad Filing Requirements
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
What Is Expat Tax?
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Explained
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Requirements
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
Foreign Tax Credit Explained
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
FBAR Reporting Basics
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
FATCA Form 8938 Basics
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
Foreign Bank Account Penalties
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
Expat Back Taxes and Streamlined Filing
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
IRS Expat Tax Amnesty and Streamlined Procedures
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.
IRS Notices for U.S. Citizens Abroad
A practical guide for understanding the issue, checking what documents matter, and deciding whether the next step is DIY research, an official IRS resource, or professional review.