Greenback Expat Tax Services
Any expat who owns a foreign trust or has received foreign gifts or bequests that meet the threshold described below is going to want to get acquainted with Form 3520. Find out who needs to file and when in our guide below. Form 3520 vs. Form 3520-A Form 3520, otherwise known as the Annual Return […]
Not long ago, Congressman George Holding introduced a bill called the “Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act of 2018” (a simplified version of the TTFI, or the Territorial Taxation for Individuals bill), just before the Congressional holiday recess. The bill, also known as H.R. 7358, would exempt from taxation foreign income earned by US expats. […]
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act has brought many changes to taxpayers in 2019. From the changes to tax rates, standard deduction, child tax credits, and deductions for medical, charity, and state and local taxes, US taxpayers are having a hard time keeping up, and for good reason. Due to these changes, American expat entrepreneurs […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Many Americans find themselves moving up north to the land of maple syrup and universal healthcare; namely, Canada. It’s easy to see the draw: you’re still close to the friends and family you’ve left behind in the US, the language barrier is easily navigable, and it’s home to great skiing and the northern lights. If […]
If you’re one of the few expats who is required to pay estimated taxes, don’t wager your tax compliance on a lucky guess; this is one figure you’re going to want to be sure about. Is your guess as good as it needs to be? Find out below. How to Know if You’re on the […]
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 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 […]
