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At TFX we've been doing taxes for U.S. expats for over 25 years
Expat taxes are complicated. Seriously.
Every precaution recommended by the IRS. And then some
Clear, transparent process. Thorough & well-thought-out
IRS Restructuring & reform act of 1998 protects taxpayers
Trusted by tens of thousands of clients worldwide
Which should you hire and why?
Join a leading expat tax firm trusted by clients around the world
Join a leading expat tax firm trusted by clients around the world
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For non-US citizens or Green Card holders with US income
Selling stocks? Changing jobs? Plan your taxes early
Get 6 extra months to file – quick, easy, and penalty-free
Many citizens of foreign countries also happen to hold a U.S. citizenship without ever residing in the U.S (or only doing so as children). They may have it because they were born in the U.S. or received it from their parents.
Regardless of how the US citizenship was obtained, they are still required to file an annual tax return with the IRS on their worldwide income. Same as all U.S. citizens who live in America.
Unfortunately many do not realize this - until one day when they discover that they are many years overdue and need to fix it ASAP. Most common occurrence is when their local bank asks them to sign Form W9 - indicating that they are a US citizen.
We have helped hundreds of dual citizens normalize their status with the IRS and are familiar with how to best execute this process.
Unfortunately - yes.
According to the U.S. law, all U.S. citizens are required to file an annual tax return with the IRS on their worldwide income (if their income is over $12,000 - see Minimum income to file taxes for full details).
That means that you have to do this - regardless of how you came to be a US citizen or whether you live there.
Yes - we can start work on your return while you obtain the SS number. Doing this at the same time will be more efficient than doing each process separately.
To obtain your Social Security number:
We normally recommend Americans who are behind on their US taxes to join the Streamlined Procedure: https://www.taxesforexpats.com/services/new-irs-program-delinquent-taxes.html
This is a new program announced in the summer of 2014. It requires filing of 3 years of tax returns and 6 years of FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report form).
The best part about the program is that it absolves you from any fees or penalties.
No.
The new Streamlined Procedure we recommend - https://www.taxesforexpats.com/services/new-irs-program-delinquent-taxes.html - allows you to become compliant without facing any fees or penalties.
The answer is yes.
Regardless of whether you were given a Social Security number or how often (if ever) you visited the United States, you must file an annual tax return with the IRS.