Greenback Expat Tax Services & Pricing
Year
Covered
Federal Tax Return Preparation
$
565
USD
Ensure your annual tax filing is accurate and optimized. We manage your 1040 form, exclusions, and credits so you never pay more than you owe.
What’s Included:
- Form 1040 (the main form in your tax return)
- Form 1116 (to claim the Foreign Tax Credit)
- Form 2555 (to claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, or FEIE)
- All Standard Schedules A-E
- Up to three Schedule K-1s (for reporting income, loss or dividends from your share of a partnership)
- Up to 20 bank and brokerage transactions
Years
Covered
Streamlined Filing Package
$
1750
USD
$2445
SAVE 28%
The most secure way to catch up on missed taxes. Protect yourself from penalties with a package designed to bring you back into full compliance, stress-free.
What’s Included:
- 3 years of delinquent Federal Tax Return (everything included in our Federal Tax Return Preparation package x3)
- 6 years of FBARS (up to 5 accounts per FBAR form and $60 for each additional 5 accounts)
- Assistance with Form 14653, which certifies that tax delinquency was non-willful
Not ready for tax prep but need some expert expat tax advice?
Discuss your tax needs with a Greenback accountant via video, phone, or email. Consultations start at $250 USD.
Schedule a consultationState Tax Return Preparation
If you are an expat who needs to file a state tax return, we can assist you. Whether you need to file a state return or not depends on the last state you resided in and your ongoing association with that state.
$185
USD
Foreign Bank Account Reporting
If you have more than $10,000 in foreign bank accounts at any point in a year, you are required to file an FBAR. This fee covers up to 5 accounts, with an additional charge of $60 for each subsequent set of 5 accounts.
$125
USD
FATCA Reporting
If you need FATCA reporting, you’ll also need FBAR reporting. This fee covers up to 5 accounts, with an additional charge of $65 for each subsequent set of 5 accounts. Our seasoned accountants are here to handle both, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
$120+
USD
Small Business Tax Return Preparation
For U.S. expats running a business, we can file all necessary tax forms on your behalf.
$750
USD
Late Tax Return Preparation
If you’re behind on your tax filings, our team can help you get back on track using the tailored expat tax advice on your late tax return situation.
$565
USD
UK Tax Services
If you’re living in the UK, the UK tax authority (HMRC) may require you to file what’s called a Self-Assessment Tax Return, the UK equivalent of filing your taxes. Our UK Chartered Accountant will confirm your requirements and guide you through every step.
910+
USD
Additional Tax Forms and Schedules
We can prepare any extra forms you need to complete your return, all at flat rates!
Variable pricing
Ready to cross taxes off your to-do list?
Greenback Expat Tax Services & Pricing
Why Should I Choose Greenback for My Expat Taxes?
Greenback pairs you with a dedicated U.S. CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent who has deep experience in expat tax, backed by flat-fee pricing and a secure online portal. More than 71,000 returns have been filed for clients in over 200 countries and territories.
What sets Greenback apart:
- Experienced preparers: Every return is handled by a credentialed expat tax professional, not an automated tool
- One-on-one support: You work directly with your assigned accountant from start to finish
- Flat, published pricing: Fees are listed openly on the site, so you know your cost before you commit
- Secure Greenback Tax Companion portal: A short questionnaire guides you to upload only the documents you actually need
You can see real customer reviews to hear how it works from clients themselves.
Who Will Prepare My U.S. Tax Return at Greenback?
Your return is prepared by a dedicated Greenback accountant, a CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent with deep experience in U.S. taxes for Americans living abroad. The same professional works with you start to finish, and your return is never outsourced.
What to expect from your accountant:
- Qualifications: CPA or EA credentials, with 5+ years of expat tax experience and ongoing training on current IRS rules
- One point of contact: They answer your questions before, during, and after filing, with no call centers in between
- Never outsourced: Your return is always prepared in-house by a vetted Greenback team member
- Continuity: Most returning clients can request the same accountant again the following year
Your accountant takes the time to understand your situation and walks you through each step. Learn more about Greenback’s CPAs and Enrolled Agents.
Who Are Greenback’s Accountants?
Every Greenback accountant is a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), hand-selected for deep experience with the tax issues facing Americans abroad. Your return is prepared by a credentialed professional, never outsourced and never automated.
What our accountants bring:
- Credentials: Every preparer is a CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent
- Experience: Many have 10+ years in expat tax and previously worked at Big Four firms
- Lived perspective: Several have lived abroad themselves and know the realities of filing from overseas
- Expertise areas: The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credit, FATCA, and FBAR, alongside standard U.S. returns
You can meet the Greenback accountants to see the people behind your return.
How Can I Pay for My Tax Services?
Greenback accepts all major credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diner’s Club, and JCB. You can also pay by wire transfer, though each incoming wire carries a $25 bank charge. Paper checks are not accepted.
How payment works:
- Card payment: Pay securely online when you approve your invoice, no card kept on file unless you choose
- Wire transfer: Available on request, with a $25 charge per incoming transfer; email the team to arrange it
- View and pay an invoice: Log in to your Greenback portal account, open My Account and Invoices, click View, then Pay Online
- Flat fees only: The price you accept at sign-up is the price you pay, with no hourly billing
Your accountant confirms your full total before any work begins, so there are no surprises at payment time.
Does Greenback Add Sales Tax or VAT to Its Fees?
Greenback prices every service as a flat fee quoted upfront, so the cost you accept at sign-up is the cost you pay. Whether any local sales tax or VAT applies depends on your location, and your accountant confirms your full total before any work begins. There are no hourly rates and no surprise charges.
