What Tax Years Do I Need to File with Greenback?

When you get started with Greenback, you’ll be asked to select the tax year(s) you need help with. Here’s how to choose the right years based on your tax situation.

Filing for the Current Tax Year?

If you’re filing your most recent U.S. expat return:

Select 2024

Learn what’s required in our U.S. Expat Tax Guide for 2024

Planning Ahead for Next Year?

If you’re proactively preparing early:

Select 2025
Early filing can simplify planning, especially if your situation is changing (like moving countries or starting a business abroad).

Catching Up on Missed Tax Returns?

If you’re behind on multiple years:

Select Streamlined Filing

We’ll help you catch up using the IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, a program that lets many expats file up to three years of returns penalty-free.

Need more info? Read our guide on how to file back taxes as an American expat.

Only Need to File FBAR?

If your U.S. tax returns are current, but you haven’t reported foreign bank accounts:

Select FBAR Only
We’ll help you file FinCEN Form 114 to stay compliant. Learn more in our FBAR filing guide for expats.

Not Sure What You Need?

That’s okay!

Select Not Sure, and your Greenback accountant will review your situation during onboarding.

Next Steps

Ready to begin?
Click the “Get Started” button in the top right corner of your screen — it only takes a few minutes.

Last updated on May 28, 2025

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