Greenback Expat Tax Services
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of the US, you are obligated to file taxes with the IRS each year, regardless of the country in which you reside. Not only are you required to submit the standard income taxes for expats, but you may also need to file an informational return on your…
Greenback Expat Tax Services is an expat-owned and -operated company. Greenback doesn’t just specialize in expat taxes, it’s the only kind of taxes we prepare! Expat advocacy is at the forefront of everything we do. And not only are we founded by expats and serve expats exclusively, but many employees on our team are also…
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is a handy money-saving provision that you’re definitely going to want to become familiar with if you happen to be an expat. How can you qualify for the exclusion? How is the maximum amount of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion 2019 determined? Get the answers you need below. How…
If you’re behind on your taxes and missed the April deadline (or maybe even several April deadlines!), you’re not going to want to miss our free, live webinar. Before you make a decision on which company you trust to prepare your expat taxes, you might want to find out why Greenback’s tax services are award-winning…
The sharing economy has forever changed the way resources are used; owning has taken a back seat to renting for many American taxpayers. There’s almost nothing you can’t share anymore from a vacation home, to a ride to work, to your skills on freelance sites, to fancy clothes and appliances. A combination of minimalism and…
The IRS requires that taxpayers pay their federal income taxes on a pay-as-you-go system, meaning federal income taxes must be paid as income is earned or received during the year. For those in the US, federal withholding from their pay typically accomplishes this requirement. For expats, however, this may not be the case. If, after…
France’s beautiful countryside and romantic atmosphere have made it a popular destination for tourists, expatriates, and retirees alike. Before making a decision to move to France, learning about the expat taxes you will encounter is important. For starters, Americans who live in France are subject to the French taxation system in addition to having an obligation to…
At the beginning of the year, filing US tax returns is often item number one on many Americans’ to-do lists. However, what happens if tax documents are not ready, or if you need to get organized before filing? The IRS offers options for taxpayers who need extra time to file. Expats, expand your extension education…
Sweden offers its citizens some of the finest social programs that exist: universal health insurance, unlimited sick days, subsidized childcare, and free university tuition. These luxuries do not come without a cost, however, and Sweden’s tax rates are among the highest in the world. In addition to Swedish taxes, Americans living abroad cannot forget their…
Earlier this year, Democrats Abroad (an organization dedicated to providing Americans living abroad a Democratic voice in the government and electing Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote) conducted an in-depth survey of almost ten thousand expats. The results of the survey echoed Greenback’s findings from last year: Expat taxes pose a constant burden and…
