U.S. Expat & International Tax
U.S. Expat Tax Preparation, Done Remotely by a Licensed CPA
If you're a U.S. citizen or green card holder living abroad, you still file a U.S. return on your worldwide income. We handle the full expat picture — exclusions, credits, and foreign-account reporting — through a secure online process with no calls and flat-fee pricing.
Who This Is For
Built for Americans abroad and globally mobile professionals
Living overseas adds layers most domestic preparers don't see every day. We work with these situations remotely, in every time zone:
- U.S. citizens and green card holders living and working abroad
- Dual citizens and “accidental Americans” catching up on U.S. filing
- Remote workers and digital nomads paid by foreign or U.S. employers
- Americans with foreign pensions, investments, rental property, or a foreign business
- Returning expats reconciling a year split between countries
What We Handle
The full expat compliance picture, in one engagement
Income exclusions & credits
Reduce double taxation
- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555)
- Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
- Foreign housing exclusion / deduction
- Tax-treaty positions where they apply
Foreign-account reporting
Stay compliant
- FBAR — FinCEN Form 114
- FATCA — Form 8938
- Foreign pensions & retirement accounts
- PFIC reporting — Form 8621
Self-employment & business
Working for yourself abroad
- Foreign self-employment income
- Totalization (Social Security) issues
- Foreign rental income & depreciation
- Owners of foreign entities
Catch-up & multi-state
Clean up the past
- Streamlined Foreign Offshore filings
- Prior-year amendments (Form 1040-X)
- State residency & part-year returns
- U.S. departure-year planning
The Process
From Intake to Filing in 5 Steps
Streamlined, transparent, entirely online. This is how you become a client.
Complete Intake Form
Tell us about your situation. Takes 5 minutes. No calls.
Receive Quote
We quote a flat fee within 24 hours. Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Upload Documents
Access your secure portal and upload records — at your pace.
CPA Preparation
Your CPA reviews everything and prepares your return. We keep you posted.
Review & E-File
We email your summary for review. Once approved, we e-file — you're done.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about this service.
Do I have to file a U.S. return if I live abroad and owe nothing?
In most cases, yes. U.S. citizens and green card holders are taxed on worldwide income regardless of where they live, so a return is generally required once you meet the filing threshold — even if exclusions or credits reduce your tax to zero. Forms like the FBAR and Form 8938 can also be required on their own.
Should I use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or the Foreign Tax Credit?
It depends on your income, the country you live in, and your long-term plans. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) can exclude a large amount of earned income, while the Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116) offsets U.S. tax with foreign taxes already paid — often better in high-tax countries and preserving room for retirement contributions. We model both and use the combination that produces the best result for you.
What is the FBAR, and when do I have to file one?
The FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) reports foreign financial accounts when their combined value exceeds $10,000 at any point during the year. It's filed separately from your tax return with FinCEN, and the penalties for missing it are steep — so we verify every account and file it as part of your engagement.
I'm several years behind on filing from abroad. Can you help me catch up?
Yes. Many Americans abroad simply didn't know they had to file. If your past non-compliance was non-willful, the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures usually let you get fully current with no penalty. We handle the amended returns, FBARs, and required certification — see our Streamlined Offshore page.
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