CPAs for Expats
Answers to Common Questions About the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Over the years, we've been asked many questions by our clients in regard to the often confusing Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)....
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CPAs for Expats
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Income Sourcing: Why It Matters for US Expats
Introduction Understanding the eligibility of income for the foreign tax credit (FTC) is crucial as not all income subject to foreign tax...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 23
- 4 min
US Taxes for US Citizens Living in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's increasingly interconnected world, a growing number of US citizens are opting to establish their lives in foreign countries,...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Extensions for American Expats: Maximizing Your Time to File Taxes Overseas
Introduction As a U.S. citizen living abroad, it's essential to understand the options available to you when it comes to tax extensions...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 21
- 3 min
A Guide to Obtaining United States Residency Certification (Form 6166)
Overview of Form 6166 and its significance for U.S. residents Form 6166 is a certificate of residency issued by the Internal Revenue...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 20
- 3 min
The Expat's Guide to Tax Savings: Leveraging the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Introduction Living and working abroad is an exciting journey, but understanding the intricacies of international taxation can be...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 19
- 5 min
Understanding the Expat Foreign Housing Exclusion: A Guide for Expatriates
INTRODUCTION Living overseas as an expatriate brings forth various financial aspects to be mindful of. Among these considerations is the...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 18
- 3 min
Form 5472: Understanding Reporting Requirements for Foreign-Owned US Corporations
What is Form 5472? The purpose of Form 5472 is to keep track of and report on transactions that occur between certain foreign-owned...
CPAs for Expats
- Dec 29, 2020
- 5 min
The Complete Tax Guide for US Expats in the United Kingdom
In today’s post, we are continuing our series of articles about things US expats in specific countries should look out for when filing...
CPAs for Expats
- Nov 25, 2020
- 6 min
The Complete Tax Guide for US Expats in Canada
Today, we at CPAs for Expats are launching a new series here on the blog. We are going to be putting out guides for US citizens abroad...
CPAs for Expats
- Nov 9, 2020
- 7 min
US Tax for Non-US Citizens
As most of you already know, US citizens have to file US tax returns every year in which they have enough income to meet the filing...
CPAs for Expats
- Oct 8, 2020
- 6 min
Retirement Planning and Taxes for US Expats, Part 2: Retirement Savings
The options available in the United States for retirement savings are dizzying and can often seem like an indecipherable alphanumerical...
CPAs for Expats
- Sep 23, 2020
- 5 min
Retirement Planning and Taxes for US Expats, Part 1: Social Security
The “Golden Age”, “Second Childhood”, and “Winter of Life” are all fancy descriptors for the period of life many describe, simply, as...
CPAs for Expats
- Sep 7, 2020
- 7 min
How US Expats Can Vote in the 2020 Election
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the CPAs For Expats blog. In today’s post, we are going to take a break from strictly tax-related...
CPAs for Expats
- Aug 26, 2020
- 5 min
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About the FBAR
The Right to Privacy is one of the most cherished expectations in American life. While not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, it...
CPAs for Expats
- Jul 19, 2020
- 6 min
Foreign Corporations, Form 5471, and GILTI
Last time here at CPAs For Expats, we gave a quick overview of the taxation of overseas businesses owned by US expats. We discussed how a...
CPAs for Expats
- Jun 10, 2020
- 6 min
Self-Employment as a US Expat
For many people, an essential part of the “American Dream” is being your own boss. Becoming a business owner or an entrepreneur has...
CPAs for Expats
- May 20, 2020
- 5 min
US Citizenship for Expats, Part II: Covered Expatriates and “Accidental Americans”
Last time, we discussed what makes a US citizen, the citizen’s obligations when it comes to tax filing, and various ways to renounce your...
CPAs for Expats
- May 3, 2020
- 6 min
US Citizenship for Expats, Part I
Citizenship in the United States of America is a much-coveted status. In addition to the right to vote in US elections, US citizenship...
CPAs for Expats
- Apr 19, 2020
- 6 min
FATCA and Its Effect on US Expats
The one word no US expat wants to hear, of course, is the dreaded F-word. No, not that one, get your mind out of the gutter. The F-word,...
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