I live in a country whose tax rate is higher than in the US, why do I still have to pay US taxes?

It’s simply the law that if the tax exclusions and benefits still make you susceptible to paying US taxes, you need to do it. This tax-paying duty from the IRS…

I changed figures on the app, but it’s not reflected in the draft – what to do?

If you made significant changes within the app, your tax forms may need to be reviewed by one of our tax professionals. Then, they will be regenerated/re-finalized so the changes…

What to do with my prior tax returns? Will you e-file them for me too?

If you are Streamlining, then these prior year returns cannot be e-filed. Please use the included Tax Filing Instructions (2nd page in your tax package) to paper mail your return.…

How do I qualify to use the FEIE?

With the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) you can exclude up to $108,700 from income taxes. There are 2 criteria: 1. If you work full time in a foreign country…

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.…

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…

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