US Citizen living abroad?
You still need to file a tax return!

 
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Filing taxes from abroad can be confusing. Let’s make it simple.

The United States is one of the only countries in the world that taxes its citizens on our worldwide income, regardless of where we live. But when we live abroad, there are tools we can use to avoid paying taxes on some or all of our income.

Whether you consider yourself a digital nomad, an expat, an immigrant, or an accidental American, we can work together to make sure you comply with your legal obligations and don’t pay any more than you have to. And you may find yourself eligible for valuable tax credits or refunds.

Don’t worry if you’re behind on your taxes – we can work together to get you caught up and to keep you on top of things moving forward.

Need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for your spouse, your dependent(s), or yourself?

  • Visit our pricing pages for individual tax returns and business tax returns.

  • I specialize in individual (1040) and small business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065) for U.S. citizens living abroad, as well as nonresident returns (1040NR and form 5472 for foreign-owned LLCs). I also have extensive experience with California, Illinois, and DC state returns, and have prepared returns for clients in many other states.

  • Yes, as an Enrolled Agent, I am authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS and all U.S. state tax authorities.

  • It’s okay! The IRS has a special procedure called “Streamlined Offshore Compliance” where as long as the IRS hasn’t initiated an examination of your returns, you can typically get back in good standing by filing returns for the past 3-4 years. Contact us for more information.

  • We’ll give you a client intake form that will walk you through the information we need including your income during the year, business-related expenses, and details about any foreign bank accounts. You’ll also need to provide copies of your tax returns for the past two years, any tax forms you received like W-2s, 1099s, and 1095-As, and a photo ID.

    Click here for more details on the process and required documents.

  • Eight Stars LLC is an authorized E-File Provider, so I will file your return electronically whenever possible. However, some returns cannot be filed electronically, including returns with an ITIN application (Form W-7).

    In these cases, I will give you the completed return with instructions to sign and mail it to the appropriate IRS office. I can also help coordinate mailing services upon request.

(And don’t forget that all U.S. citizens are entitled to vote from wherever we live – make sure you’re registered and don’t forget to request your ballot every year!)