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Real, experienced people – our expat tax professionals genuinely care and are always ready to answer your questions. Every expat tax consultant on our team understands US expat taxation inside and out.
80+ accredited CPAs, EAs, JDs.
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At Taxes for Expats, we help individuals and businesses with US tax obligations, including:
No matter your situation, our team has the expertise to guide you through your US tax filing with confidence.
TFX is an expat tax firm offering full expat tax services – tax return preparation, FBAR and FATCA filing, PFIC filing, Streamlined Procedure, expatriation, and more – each backed by a mandatory CPA-level review before we file. Our team also provides US tax help for expats at every step, not just at filing.
We offer Federal Income Tax Return and Expanded Income Bundles tailored to your specific tax filing needs. For a detailed overview of our fees, please visit: Our Fees.
To find out which documents and information are required for your tax preparation, please check our guide here: Tax Documents Needed.
Yes, we stand behind the work we do. If the IRS questions a return prepared by us, we will review the letter and advise you on the necessary steps. For more information, see: Received IRS Letter.
We offer free support via phone, email, and chat. For more information on our support options, please visit: Support Options Overview.
Absolutely. TFX has been preparing US expat taxes for over 25 years and is well-versed in the tax laws applicable to US expats worldwide.
Absolutely! If you’re a non-US citizen with US tax obligations – whether due to income earned in the US, business dealings, or other connections – we can help. Our team understands the complexities involved and will guide you through the necessary filings with ease.
We prepare a wide range of forms, including 1040/1040NR, Form 5471, Form 5472 with Form 1120, and many more. For a full list of forms we handle, please visit: Forms We Prepare.
Yes, we can file an extension for you at no additional cost. However, we require a $50 retainer, which will remain as a credit on your account for future TFX services.
We only work with seasoned CPAs or EAs who each have at least a decade of experience in the field. We don’t employ junior staff.
Our goal is to complete each tax return within fifteen (15) business days per filing year. We prioritize quality and accuracy, with every return undergoing a thorough review by both a preparer and a supervising CPA or EA.
If you're unsure whether you need to file US taxes, we can help you determine your filing requirements. Even if you're living abroad or have limited US ties, you may still have an obligation to file. We’ll review your specific situation and provide personalized guidance.
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The IRS does not publish a single official exchange rate. Instead, it accepts any posted exchange rate that is used consistently. For most expats converting a foreign salary or pension to USD on Form 1040, the IRS yearly average currency exchange rates table on irs.gov is the most widely accepted source. For most expat...
IRS Form 8288-B is an application for a withholding certificate that allows a foreign seller of US real property to reduce or eliminate the FIRPTA withholding amount before closing. Here is the problem it solves. Under FIRPTA, the buyer must withhold a percentage of the gross sales price – not the gain – and remit it to the ...
The foreign tax credit can offset AMT liability, but a separate AMT-specific FTC calculation applies under IRC Section 59, limiting the credit based on your alternative minimum taxable income rather than your regular taxable income. The AMT and foreign tax credit interact through a parallel calculation system. ...
The foreign tax credit limitation caps the US tax credit you can claim for foreign taxes paid to the amount of US tax attributable to your foreign-source income. The limitation is calculated separately for each category of income under IRC Section 904, using ...
California taxes nonresidents on all income derived from California sources, and the state applies the same graduated rate schedule used for residents – with the top marginal rate reaching 13.3%, the highest of any US state. Nonresidents file Form 540NR for tax year 2025. The following four points summarize how Ca...
Previously taxed earnings and profits, or PTEP, are amounts already included in a US shareholder's gross income that can be distributed tax-free when repatriated from a controlled foreign corporation. The exclusion is governed by ...