Greenback Expat Tax Services
Big news in the expat world this week: in France, a subset of expats known as “accidental Americans” is rising up and taking action – legal action – against foreign banks who uphold FATCA, citing discrimination. Find out what this could mean for expats across the globe who disagree with the requirement to file citizenship-based…
Spring has officially sprung, and that means the Greenback team is in the midst of all kinds of excitement. Not only is the April US expat income tax deadline just weeks away (find out why it’s important to meet!), but the annual US Expat Opinion survey is now live! This survey is an integral part…
The Greenback team is eager to share some happy news with our fellow expats: we’ve been shortlisted for the 2019 Americas EMMAs (Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards) in three different categories. That’s right: we’re in the lineup once again for one of the most prestigious awards available to expat-focused companies. Greenback US Expat Tax Preparation…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has an expatriate population of 9.5 million and is internationally renowned as the center for finance and commerce in the Middle East. And, the UAE is increasingly promoting itself as a tax haven. If you are an American expatriate, however, you continue to be subject to US expat taxes no…
Form 2555 can make an expat’s life a lot easier! This form helps expats elect to use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), one of the biggest money-savers in the expat realm. Read our guide below and follow the simple instructions to Form 2555, and you’ll be saving money in no time at all. Why…
The fourth quarter 2018 citizenship renunciation numbers have been published by the Office of the Federal Register, and we’re here with your quarterly update on what these numbers mean and how they differ from recent trends. Why Do Expats Care About Citizenship Renunciation? Every quarter, the Federal Register publishes an update of American citizens who…
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is a money-saving deduction that many expats can qualify for. In order to do so, you have to use either the bona fide residence test or the physical presence test. The bona fide residence test usually seems straightforward at first glance. Unfortunately, like so many expat tax-related issues, it’s…
While filing US tax returns is a well-known responsibility of Americans living abroad, requirements such as the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR), are often forgotten. What’s the big deal, you ask? Well, failing to file the FBAR can draw the attention of the IRS, as well as some harsh penalties. To make sure you stay…
With the April tax deadline just a few weeks away, you’re not going to want to miss our next free webinar: the Top Five Changes to the Tax Laws US Expats Need to Know. From the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to the proposed Tax Reform 2.0, the tax filing process is a lot different…
The IRS announced recently that your passport could be in jeopardy if you are behind on your US tax returns and owe taxes. This is, of course, particularly crucial for expats who often rely on passports for their livelihood as a vital part of their identification. Find out how to avoid the consequences of this…
