If you're seeking a CPA firm with international knowledge and experience that helps American expats with taxes - from virtually anywhere in the world - look no further than Expat CPA. Our clients appreciate our expertise, simple filing process and commitment to minimizing their tax burden. We offer a range of tax services - from federal, state and business returns to U.S. expat tax planning and a streamlined process for expats behind on their taxes.
We have a wonderful tax attorney who does our U.S. taxes! The company is Expat CPA. They are based in California, but do all the work online. We have been overseas since 1998 and this is the best tax attorney we have ever worked with for thoroughness, timeliness and professionalism. Enjoy the excitement of living abroad while knowing that your U.S. taxes are in the more-than-capable hands of Expat CPA, an experienced American expat tax firm.
For 25 years, Expat CPA has been a trusted California-based certified public accounting firm dedicated to serving the American expatriate community.
We have a wonderful tax attorney who does our U.S. taxes! The company is Expat CPA. They are based in California, but do all the work online. We have been overseas since 1998 and this is the best tax attorney we have ever worked with for thoroughness, timeliness and professionalism. Enjoy the excitement of living abroad while knowing that your U.S. taxes are in the more-than-capable hands of Expat CPA, an experienced American expat tax firm.
For 25 years, Expat CPA has been a trusted California-based certified public accounting firm dedicated to serving the American expatriate community.
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Expat CPA is a California-based certified public accounting firm dedicated to serving the American expatriate community.
We have been providing this service since 1994 and we have American expatriate clients living in every major country of the world.
Our United States location offers us access to ongoing, superior training regarding U.S. expat tax law.
Staying informed about all the new rules and regulations, as well as changes in the existing laws that are relevant to American expat tax filing, is easy from our California headquarters.
We have been providing this service since 1994 and we have American expatriate clients living in every major country of the world.
Our United States location offers us access to ongoing, superior training regarding U.S. expat tax law.
Staying informed about all the new rules and regulations, as well as changes in the existing laws that are relevant to American expat tax filing, is easy from our California headquarters.
All expats who meet the minimum requirements for their filing status and age are required to file a federal tax return.
Not all states require that expats file a return, but if yours does, we can help you prepare and file your state return.
Small business owners must file returns for any business (other than a sole proprietorship) that is considered a separate entitiy.
The regular income threshold does not apply to the self-employed, who are required to file a tax return if earnings exceed $400.
Not all states require that expats file a return, but if yours does, we can help you prepare and file your state return.
Small business owners must file returns for any business (other than a sole proprietorship) that is considered a separate entitiy.
The regular income threshold does not apply to the self-employed, who are required to file a tax return if earnings exceed $400.
Yes, filing taxes overseas is necessary if you would be required to file while living in the United States.
The law requires that American citizens and resident aliens who live abroad must follow the same rules for filing income, estate and gift tax returns as those living in the United States.
Regardless of where you currently reside, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax.
You are not required to file a special form to receive this extension.
However, you must attach a statement to your tax return when you file showing that you are eligible for this automatic extension.
The law requires that American citizens and resident aliens who live abroad must follow the same rules for filing income, estate and gift tax returns as those living in the United States.
Regardless of where you currently reside, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax.
You are not required to file a special form to receive this extension.
However, you must attach a statement to your tax return when you file showing that you are eligible for this automatic extension.
If you live overseas, do you pay state taxes?
The answer depends on the state.
Some U.S. citizens and residents living abroad must file a state tax form, but not all expats are required to do so.
Whether or not U.S. expats need to file a state income tax return depends on which state they lived in before their move to another country.
Each state has its own rules about who must file and most, but not all, states allow the foreign income exclusion to be used in determining taxable income.
If you can prove that you have lived elsewhere for a minimum of six months, most states allow you to end your residency and thus do not require you to file.
The answer depends on the state.
Some U.S. citizens and residents living abroad must file a state tax form, but not all expats are required to do so.
Whether or not U.S. expats need to file a state income tax return depends on which state they lived in before their move to another country.
Each state has its own rules about who must file and most, but not all, states allow the foreign income exclusion to be used in determining taxable income.
If you can prove that you have lived elsewhere for a minimum of six months, most states allow you to end your residency and thus do not require you to file.
U.S. citizens and residents who are officers, directors or shareholders in certain foreign corporations must file Form 5471 as part of their expat tax return.
If you are living abroad and operating a business from a foreign country, you must file a U.S. federal tax return if you own at least 10 percent of a foreign corporation, and your return must include Form 5471.
A CFC is any foreign corporation in which U.S. shareholders own more than 50 percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote, or 50 percent of the total value of stock of such corporation.
If you are living abroad and operating a business from a foreign country, you must file a U.S. federal tax return if you own at least 10 percent of a foreign corporation, and your return must include Form 5471.
A CFC is any foreign corporation in which U.S. shareholders own more than 50 percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote, or 50 percent of the total value of stock of such corporation.
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