Greenback Expat Tax Services
FIRE for US expats: what does it mean? Well, for those who weren’t in the know already, FIRE stands for financial independence, retire early. Our advice below is aimed toward helping you avoid the mistakes that can make FIRE for US expats impossible. While there are numerous ways to maximize your financial savings as an […]
The need to file US federal taxes is reiterated repeatedly when searching for information about expat taxes, but what is not often explained is whether you need to file a US state tax return. The United States is made up of 50 states, each with its own governing body that determines whether or not to […]
If you’re an American living abroad who came from California, you may not know whether your former state still considers you a resident. If that’s the case, you may need to file a state tax return along with your expatriate tax return. Pay close attention to how your former state home regards you in order […]
Hopefully, you filed your Federal Tax Return by the April 15th deadline. If you did not, interest is accruing even with the extension expats receive until June 15th! However, there is a lesser-known component of expat tax requirements that sometimes catches expats off guard – namely, state tax returns. Depending on the last state in […]
You may be aware that US expats are required to file federal tax returns. While it may seem like that alone should be enough, you may not be completely finished – you may also need to file a state tax return as well. And to make things even more complicated, some states recognize the Foreign […]
The new year is underway, and it’s the perfect time to get all your burning questions about expat taxes answered. We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about state taxes, federal taxes, interest, penalties, and estimated payments for expats. Will I Need to File a Federal US Tax Return? Almost certainly. All US […]
Exciting news! Greenback Expat Tax Services has partnered with the Overseas Vote Foundation to spread awareness of how expats can vote abroad. Voting, like taxes, can feel confusing and overwhelming for Americans living abroad, which is why Greenback decided to take action. Find out more about this great organization below. The Overseas Vote Foundation The […]
In what some see as an effort to keep the House majority, and others see as a method to keep the American tax code competitive, Republicans announced the next phase of the tax reform proposal to the public. Yesterday, they noted that the SALT cap is included in the upcoming vote, which has been divisive […]
With the June deadline for your US expat tax returns less than three weeks away, you may be in the middle of a scramble to finish your expat taxes! If you need some extra motivation, we’ve got you covered. Read below to find out why meeting the deadline is so crucial for expats. 1: Interest […]
As a US expat, you’re probably well aware of your annual expatriate tax filing requirements. You may not be as familiar with the requirement for some expats to file a state return as well. If you thought federal expat taxes were tricky, well, the intricacies of state taxation can be even more complex! After all, […]
