Greenback Expat Tax Services
As an expat, there are things you need to be aware of and look out for when filing late taxes. You need to know how you can minimize penalties and interest, and you need to know when it’s time to hire a professional. Late Filing Fees and Penalties One of the biggest setbacks of filing taxes late are the fees […]
Once again, Greenback’s innovations to simplify the process of preparing US expat taxes has been recognized by the Forum for Expatriate Management, as we have been shortlisted in multiple categories for the 2019 APAC EMMA awards. We are honored to be considered for these prestigious awards and proud to be in the company of businesses […]
As an American living in France, you may not know that merely residing in a French residence could subject you to a tax known as the “taxe d’habitation” or French Council Tax, whether you rent the property or own it. This is an often-overlooked tax consideration for an individual planning to move to France and […]
Just this week in expat tax news, the Senate ratified four long-stalled tax treaty protocol updates for Spain, Japan, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. After years-long delays, nearly all Senators voted in favor of the ratification, with Mike Lee and Rand Paul voting against each; Dick Durbin voted against just the Luxembourg treaty. Find out the most […]
Did you know that, by the most recent estimates available, nearly ten million Americans live abroad? They come from diverse backgrounds, move abroad for different reasons, and establish their lives in remarkably different locations – from teaching at schools in remote areas of South America to working for international banks in Singapore to retiring on […]
Understanding foreign pensions can be difficult, especially when you already have to navigate the often-complicated US taxation process while living abroad! Whether you’re planning to retire overseas or move back to the US eventually, you should be aware of some things regarding your foreign pension. Foreign Pensions and US Taxation: The Basics With over nine […]
Greenback Expat Tax Services is more than just an award-winning international tax provider; we’re also an expat advocacy community that brings awareness to issues that American citizens living abroad experience. So, if you’re shopping around for a team of expat-specialist accountants who are regarded as experts in their field, find out why expats choose Greenback […]
If you feel overwhelmed thinking about the expat income tax deadlines, that’s perfectly understandable! Having to sort through and locate tax documents can be quite daunting. Furthermore, as expats, the typical end of year 1099s or W-2s, which summarize your tax data, are not generated by foreign countries. To make filing a little simpler, we […]
Each year, our expat opinion survey shows that citizenship renunciation weighs heavily on the minds of expats everywhere, and the US taxation system is often cited as the reason. Renouncing US citizenship may seem like a good decision – especially if you have dual citizenship or have been living outside the US for several years […]
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 […]
