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Trusted by Americans in 190+ countries
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US expat tax return preparation and cross-border filings
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Every return is prepared and reviewed by seasoned tax advisors
You’re living or working in another country and need to understand what a US tax return looks like from abroad – what to report, which rules apply, and how the process works.
If you recently found out that US citizens must file regardless of where they live – there is a clear path forward. TFX will review your situation and determine the right approach before any work begins.
You started with a straightforward return – a foreign salary, a US bank account – and now there are foreign accounts to report, a company you own abroad, or income from multiple countries.
You’ve been using an accountant or filing yourself, but something prompted you to check whether all your reporting obligations are actually covered. A CPA review will confirm what’s complete and what, if anything, still needs attention.
A compliance letter from your foreign bank – a W-9, a FATCA request, or a question about your US tax status – is often the moment Americans abroad first realize they have US reporting obligations. TFX will explain what it means and what to do next.
Before you relocate, a CPA consultation helps you understand your US filing obligations in your new country of residence, what changes in year one, and how to plan ahead.
“I file from abroad every year – but managing foreign income and US reporting requirements has gotten to be more than I can handle alone.”
“There’s so much conflicting information out there. I’ve done my research – but I need someone to tell me exactly what applies to my situation.”
“I recently found out I should have been filing all along. I don’t know how many years I’ve missed – or how to catch up.”
“My accountant helped me for years – but when things got more complex, he wasn’t equipped to handle it. I need a specialist.”
“I work for myself abroad, invoicing clients in different countries. I need a CPA who understands the US rules for self-employed expats.”
Your annual US tax return as an American abroad covers worldwide income, applicable exclusions and credits, and any international forms your situation requires. TFX prepares each return with CPA-led preparation, and a final second-level review before anything is filed.
Americans with foreign financial accounts above the annual reporting threshold are required to file an FBAR (FinCEN 114) each year. TFX prepares your FBAR alongside your return as part of one coordinated submission.
If you’ve missed years of US returns, TFX reviews your full history and determines the right path to compliance. Many Americans in this situation qualify for a structured program that lets them get current without penalties. We’ve helped over 2,200 American expats through this process.
Guidance on how cross-border decisions affect your US obligations – the year you move abroad, cutting state tax ties, a new job with a foreign employer, a business you’re setting up overseas, or a significant financial change. CPA guidance before you act, not after.
Americans abroad with foreign assets above set thresholds are required to file Form 8938 – a separate obligation from FBAR that catches many expats off guard, often surfaced by a letter from their foreign bank.
Investment accounts opened in your country of residence – including foreign ETFs and pensions such as Australian superannuation, a UK SIPP, or a Canadian RRSP – may qualify as Passive Foreign Investment Companies, triggering Form 8621 reporting.
Some Americans living abroad for years eventually consider giving up US citizenship. Before that process can move forward, US tax filings generally need to be fully current – including any outstanding returns and FBARs. TFX can guide you through what the process requires.
Trusted by Americans abroad for annual tax filing, first-time expat returns, and complex cross-border situations.
Worldwide income reporting, foreign account disclosure, and cross-border filing complexity.
Your CPA prepares and files your return and required reporting, handling the process from start to finish.
Yes. TFX prepares US tax returns for Americans living abroad in 190+ countries. This includes tax help for US expats, annual expat returns, foreign income and account reporting, and any forms your specific situation requires.
The documents required depend on your situation. Most Americans abroad need their foreign employment income statement or equivalent, details of any foreign bank or financial accounts, US income records such as W-2s or 1099s if applicable, and prior-year US returns if you’ve filed before. TFX will confirm exactly what’s needed once you complete the tax questionnaire.
Yes. TFX works regularly with Americans filing from abroad for the first time. The free consultation is the right starting point – it confirms what your situation requires before any work begins.
US citizens are required to report worldwide income on their annual federal return regardless of where they live or where their income comes from. A CPA reviews your specific income sources, applies relevant exclusions and credits to avoid double taxation where possible, and prepares the return accordingly.
Americans with foreign financial accounts that collectively exceed $10,000 at any point during the year are generally required to file an FBAR (FinCEN 114) each year. This is separate from the tax return and carries its own filing deadline and rules. TFX prepares your FBAR alongside your return as one coordinated submission.
Yes. Many TFX clients file annually and stay with the same dedicated CPA year after year. Your preparer stays current on your situation, so filing each year doesn’t mean starting from scratch.
Standard turnaround is up to 15 business days once your tax questionnaire is complete and your engagement begins. Returns that are more straightforward often take less. If you have a specific deadline, mention it – TFX will work to accommodate it.
Yes. TFX prepares US returns for freelancers, consultants, and business owners living abroad, including self-employment income, foreign business income, and the required international reporting. If your situation involves a company you own abroad, a CPA will review what it triggers as part of your engagement.
If you need US tax help for expats, book a free consultation, or create an account and start your tax questionnaire. We’ll take it from there.
