What happens after the Premium Upgrade?

Thank you for choosing the Premium Tier on MyExpatTaxes!There are two steps we’ll need to take care of to get you up and running as fast and smooth as possible.…

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 receive personal support and our tax professionals will…

Why should I file with MyExpatTaxes?

MyExpatTaxes is trusted by thousands of US expats, every year. We have top security standards and it’s easy to get started. Plus. we’re the tax software that already includes FBAR…

How can I be sure that I filed everything correctly?

We offer a two-factor accuracy check system. This means that our software looks for errors, and then you get to look at everything for a final check before it is…

Why do I owe US Taxes?

When you’re a US Citizen or Green Card Holder living abroad, you’re required to file US taxes to the IRS every year if you reach the income filing threshold. However, filing…

Why do I have a refund?

There are a few reasons why you’re due for a refund on your US tax return, even if you’re not living in the US. Unclaimed stimulus checks Additional child tax…

Why there’s a negative sign in line 8?

The negative sign in line 8 shows that we’ve used the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion on your return. You can find the computation in Schedule 1 of the return, the…

Why do I see multiple Form 1116s?

Each Form 1116 has a Regular and an Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) version, tied to Form 6251. This AMT tax calculation is always run in the background to avoid taking…

Why do we revoke the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

If you have used the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) in your previous year, some instances revoking it for a specific tax year and claiming the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)…

Can I Claim the Child Tax Refund with Form 2555?

With Form 2555, you cannot claim the Additional Child Tax Credit refund. However, with Form 1116, you can. Here at MyExpatTaxes, our expat tax software allows you to claim the…

Can I Contribute to My IRA If Taxable Compensation is Excluded?

You cannot contribute to your IRA if almost all your taxable compensation is excluded via Foreign Earned Income Exclusion/Form 2555. [Remember, Form 2555/FEIE] This form is also not a required…

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