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Our Tax Prep Process
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Create Your Greenback Tax Companion Account
Fill out this form to create your account and set your password.
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Tell Us About Yourself
Once you log into your Greenback Tax Companion Portal, you’ll have the opportunity to securely provide us with your personal and financial information and upload any necessary documents.
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Meet Your Accountant
Your personal accountant will contact you within 1 business day to get you started.
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Hassle-Free Tax Prep
Your accountant will work with you to ensure your tax return is done swiftly and accurately.
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Draft Complete and Payment
You only pay after your draft tax return is completed by your accountant and reviewed by you.
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You’re Done!
Once you submit your payment, your accountant files your expat taxes for you.
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International Tax Accountants for Expats
What is an international tax accountant?
An international tax accountant helps individuals navigate tax obligations that span multiple countries. For U.S. expats, this includes filing U.S. tax returns while living abroad, applying exclusions and credits, and staying compliant with foreign account reporting rules.
Is an expat tax accountant the same as an international tax accountant?
For individuals, yes, but only if the accountant specializes in U.S. expat taxes. Many international tax accountants focus on corporations. Greenback’s international tax accountants work exclusively with individual Americans living abroad.
Do I need an international tax CPA if I live abroad?
If you’re a U.S. citizen or green card holder living overseas, an international tax CPA can help you avoid double taxation, file correctly from abroad, and handle complex reporting like FBAR and FATCA.
Can Greenback help if I’ve been living abroad for years?
Yes. Greenback’s expat tax accountants regularly help clients catch up on prior filings and get back into compliance.
Does Greenback work with expats worldwide?
Yes. Our international tax accountants work remotely and support Americans living in more than 190 countries.
What does a CPA for expats do that a general CPA doesn’t?
A CPA who works specifically with expats paying U.S. taxes focuses on areas many general CPAs don’t encounter often. While a general CPA may primarily handle domestic tax returns, an expat CPA understands how U.S. tax obligations interact with foreign income, tax systems, and international reporting requirements. This specialized knowledge helps ensure expats stay compliant with the IRS while avoiding unnecessary penalties or double taxation.
An expat CPA typically helps with:
– Navigating expat tax provisions like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit
– Preparing international reporting forms such as FBAR (FinCEN 114) and FATCA filings
– Coordinating U.S. and foreign tax obligations to reduce or eliminate double taxation
– Advising on foreign pensions, investments, and self-employment abroad
– Helping taxpayers catch up on missed filings through IRS programs like the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures
