What is a common-law employee?

Many self-employed individuals are actually common-law employees, who operate as regular employees, just on different contract terms. According to the IRS, under ...

I have missed years of FBARs. How can I catch up?

Since FBARS are filed through FinCen and not the IRS, penalties can be as high as $10,000 a year for filing errors ...

Should I report accounts I closed during the last year?

Yes, if you close the financial account, you should report it. Also, don't forget to report the closing balance of the financial ...

How many FBARs should spouses filing jointly file?

If spouses only have joint foreign accounts then, they can file one FBAR. However, if both spouses have at least one individual ...

Do I have to prove that I don’t have any foreign financial accounts?

If you don't have a foreign account you don't have to prove it. However, if you do have a foreign account and ...

I haven’t filed for years, how do I catch up?

If you have never filed a tax return and are a US expat living abroad for more than 3 years, there is ...

How do I report stock if I don’t know what price I sold it for?

A solution for this could be to check the date you bought the stock and then find the price of the stock ...

Is MyExpatTaxes Legit?

We're not one to drop names....but if you're asking 😉 Named Best US Tax Software for expats by TheBalance.com Featured in Forbes ...

What does the Premium Tier Mean?

The main difference between the Premium and Professional Tiers is basically the amount of support you will receive. With Premium, you will ...

How does alimony influence my taxes?

If you are receiving alimony, it may be considered income and it is taxable by the IRS. On the other hand, if ...

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