US Expat Tax Deadlines: Every Date That Matters
April 15, June 15, October 15 — expat deadlines don’t work like the ones you grew up with. Here’s the full calendar and what’s due when.
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US Expat Tax, Explained in Plain English.
Practical guides for Americans abroad — filing rules, foreign account reporting, exclusions, catch-up procedures, and country-specific advice. No jargon, no scare tactics.
Moving to Portugal? What It Means for Your US Taxes
Portugal remains a top destination for American expats. What happens to your US filing obligations, and how the residency tax regimes fit in.
FBAR vs. FATCA (Form 8938): What’s the Difference?
Two separate reports, two different thresholds, two different agencies — and many expats must file both. A side-by-side comparison.
The Streamlined Procedures: A Complete Guide to Catching Up Penalty-Free
The IRS program that lets non-willful expats catch up with 3 years of returns and 6 years of FBARs — without penalties. How it works, step by step.
How US Social Security Is Taxed When You Live Abroad
Can you still receive Social Security in Europe? Who taxes it — the US or your new country? Treaty rules make the difference.
Self-Employed Abroad: The 15.3% Tax the FEIE Doesn’t Fix
Freelancers and business owners abroad get a nasty surprise: the FEIE excludes income tax, not self-employment tax. What actually helps.
Leaving California: How to Actually Break State Residency
California doesn’t let go easily. The ties that keep you taxable after you move abroad — and the checklist for cutting them cleanly.
Foreign Tax Credit vs. FEIE: Which Saves You More?
The two main tools against double taxation work very differently — and picking the wrong one can cost you for years. How to choose.
Moving to Spain? US Taxes, the Beckham Law, and Modelo 720
Spain’s sunshine comes with three tax systems to think about: US federal, Spanish resident taxation, and Spain’s own foreign-asset reporting.
What Is FBAR? The $10,000 Rule Every Expat Must Know
The single most dangerous form to miss as an expat. Which accounts count, how the $10,000 threshold really works, and what penalties look like.
Retiring in Europe: A US Tax Guide for a Stress-Free Retirement
Pensions, IRAs, Roth accounts, Social Security — how each is treated when you retire in Europe, and the planning that prevents double taxation.
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Explained
The FEIE lets you exclude six figures of foreign earnings from US tax — if you qualify and claim it correctly. The complete guide.
Haven’t Filed US Taxes in Years? Here’s Exactly What to Do
First: don’t panic, and don’t file blindly. The order of operations matters, and the penalty-free path is only available if you move first.
US Tax Treaties, Explained (Without the Legalese)
What tax treaties actually do for expats, what the “saving clause” takes away, and when a treaty position is worth claiming.
Bona Fide Residence vs. Physical Presence: Qualifying for the FEIE
Two tests, one exclusion. The 330-day count that trips up new expats, and when the bona fide residence test is the better route.
Do You Still Owe State Taxes After Moving Abroad?
Moving abroad ends your federal residency questions — but your state may disagree. The sticky states, the safe ones, and how domicile works.
How the IRS Treats Your Foreign Pension
Your employer’s pension plan abroad is rarely “qualified” in US terms. What that means for contributions, growth, withdrawals — and reporting.
The 7 Most Expensive US Expat Tax Mistakes
From skipped FBARs to broken FEIE elections — the errors we see most often, what they cost, and how each one is avoidable.
Renouncing US Citizenship: The Tax Side, Explained
Renunciation ends the annual filing obligation — but the exit has its own tax. Who counts as a “covered expatriate” and what that triggers.
Do Americans Abroad Really Have to File US Taxes? Yes — Here’s Why
Citizenship-based taxation makes the US nearly unique in the world. What it means in practice, and why most expats still owe nothing.
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