Why Should I Hire Greenback Instead of My US-Based CPA?

While many US-based CPAs are skilled in domestic tax preparation, expat taxes are a different world entirely. The IRS requires additional forms, elections, and strategies for Americans living abroad—many of which even experienced CPAs aren’t familiar with.

That’s where Greenback comes in.

We specialize exclusively in expat tax preparation. Our accountants are not just credentialed CPAs or IRS Enrolled Agents—they’re hand-selected experts with years of experience focused solely on US expat taxes. Many have lived abroad themselves and understand the real-life complexities expats face.

Here’s why expats choose Greenback:

  • Avoid costly mistakes: We amend dozens of returns each year that are incorrectly prepared by well-meaning US CPAs unfamiliar with the rules around the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), FBAR, and more.
  • Maximize your savings: Our accountants know how to legally minimize your US tax liability by leveraging every available deduction and credit for expats.
  • Streamlined, secure process: We make it easy with an online, secure portal, a simple questionnaire, and dedicated support every step of the way.
  • No outsourcing. Ever: Your return is handled 100% by a Greenback accountant, not a third party.

With thousands of expats served in over 200 countries, we know how to get it right so you can move forward with peace of mind and zero tax guesswork.

👉 Ready to make the switch? Get started with Greenback today.