U.S. Expat Tax Filing

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Living abroad can make U.S. tax compliance significantly more complicated. U.S. citizens and resident aliens generally remain subject to U.S. tax filing requirements even while living and working outside the United States.

Accutax Business Center provides specialized U.S. expat tax preparation services designed to help Americans abroad meet their filing obligations, take advantage of available tax benefits, and avoid costly reporting mistakes.

An expat tax return can involve much more than Form 1040. Foreign income, investments, pensions, businesses and financial accounts may create additional U.S. reporting requirements.

Our services may include:

  • U.S. individual income tax return preparation
  • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion analysis
  • Foreign Tax Credit planning and reporting
  • Foreign bank and financial account reporting
  • FATCA compliance
  • Foreign investment and PFIC reporting
  • Foreign pension and retirement account considerations
  • Self-employment and foreign business income
  • State tax residency considerations
  • Prior-year and delinquent return assistance

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion vs. Foreign Tax Credit

Choosing the appropriate method for reducing double taxation requires more than simply determining whether you qualify for an exclusion.


We evaluate your income, country of residence, foreign taxes, family circumstances and longer-term tax objectives to determine the appropriate filing approach.

More Than Tax Preparation

Our objective is not simply to complete your return. We look for international reporting requirements, potential tax exposures and planning opportunities that can affect you now and in future years.


Whether you recently moved overseas, have lived abroad for years, are returning to the United States, or have discovered that you have missed U.S. filing requirements, we can help you determine the appropriate next step.

U.S. Expat Tax Filing

Typical Client Investment

U.S. expat tax preparation engagements typically start at $750.

Your final fee will depend on the complexity of your return, including foreign income, number of states, foreign financial accounts, investments, businesses and additional international reporting requirements.

START AT 

$750+

Typical Client Investment

Basic U.S. Expat Tax Return

Starting at $795

Expat Return with Foreign Tax Credit or FEIE

$1,200–$2,000+

Expat Return with FBAR and FATCA Reporting

$1,500–$3,500+

Multiple Foreign Financial Accounts or Investments

Prior-Year Catch-Up Filings

Final fees depend on filing complexity, number of foreign accounts, investments, and reporting requirements.

Get Your U.S. Taxes in Order From Anywhere in the World

Work with an experienced CPA firm that understands the additional complexities faced by U.S. taxpayers living abroad.

Get Your U.S. Taxes in Order From Anywhere in the World

Work with an experienced CPA firm that understands the additional complexities faced by U.S. taxpayers living abroad.