Can Greenback Help a U.S. Freelancer Living Abroad File Self-Employment Taxes?

Yes. Greenback regularly files U.S. tax returns for self-employed expats, freelancers, and remote workers earning income from clients abroad or in the U.S. The standard Federal Tax Return Preparation package covers Schedule C, Schedule SE, and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) where eligible.

What typically applies to freelancer returns:

• Schedule C: Self-employment income and deductible business expenses
• Schedule SE: Self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare)
• Form 2555 (FEIE): Potential exclusion of foreign-earned income from U.S. income tax (note: FEIE doesn’t reduce SE tax)
• Form 1116 (FTC): Foreign income tax paid on freelance earnings
• Totalization agreement review: If your country has one with the U.S. (avoids double Social Security tax)

If your freelance work is conducted through a foreign business entity, additional forms may be required. See our Small Business Tax Return service.

If you also need ongoing bookkeeping support, Greenback offers bookkeeping services at $75 per hour, so your books are in shape before tax season starts.