What part of my income is taxable by the IRS?

US citizens and Green Card holders are taxed on their total worldwide income. Does that mean that you will be double taxed? Not if the country in which you made…

Can I file with MyExpatTaxes, even if I don’t have records of my income?

While you should always have documentation of your income, if you are confident in your input and estimate on the higher side when it comes to income earned, you can…

How do I report my self-employment income as common-law employee income?

To report your self-employment income as common-law employee salaried income: 1) Delete your self-employment income entry 2) Select “Foreign Employment Compensation” on the Foreign and Other Income Section 3) Enter…

Should I declare rental property with no income tax?

You only need to report rental property if you are making income out of it (such as in the case of renting out your home/property), or when you sell it.

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 common-law rules, if the company you work for…

What types of income do I need to report?

If you are a US citizen, you need to report your worldwide income if you meet the IRS tax filing threshold. Why? The US is one of the two countries…

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 you are the one paying alimony you can…

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