Expat Tax Services for U.S. Citizens Abroad

Q: What is the deadline for filing expat taxes?

While the standard U.S. individual tax deadline is April 15, U.S. expats automatically receive an extension until June 15. Additional extensions may be requested until October 15 or December 15 depending on circumstances.

Q: Do I need to report my foreign bank accounts?

Yes. If your combined foreign account balance exceeds $10,000 at any time during the year, you must file an FBAR (FinCEN Form 114). FATCA also requires Form 8938 filing for higher foreign financial asset thresholds.

Q: Can I still file if I've missed previous years’ tax returns?

Yes. IRS Streamlined Procedures allow eligible expats to file past-due returns with possible penalty waivers when non-willful non-compliance is demonstrated. This program helps expats get compliant without harsh penalties.

Q: Do I need to pay state taxes as an expat?

It depends on your last state of U.S. residency. Some states require continued filing if you maintain ties such as property, driver’s license or voter registration. Others allow residency termination and no longer require state tax filings.

Q: What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion allows qualifying expats to exclude over $120,000 of foreign earned income from U.S. taxation. Eligibility requires meeting either the Physical Presence Test or the Bona Fide Residence Test.

Our Full Range of Expat Tax Services

Form 8938 – Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets

We help you accurately disclose overseas accounts and investments, determining your Form 8938 vs. FBAR filing obligations based on your asset thresholds.

PFIC Filing (Form 8621)

We simplify the complex calculations and elections involved in PFIC Filing (Form 8621) with our PFIC Calculator, helping you accurately report excess distributions and reduce the risk of excessive taxation on foreign mutual funds and other passive foreign investments.

Tax Return Preparation

We provide comprehensive US expat tax preparation for U.S. citizens and other taxpayers living abroad, including federal and state tax return preparation, foreign income reporting, and applicable Form 1040 schedules. Our tax professionals help clients manage tax preparation abroad while accurately reporting worldwide income, foreign accounts, investments, and other international financial interests.

Late Filing Assistance

We help expats catch up on missed deadlines with penalty abatement strategies and solutions that address FATCA penalties and IRS compliance obligations.

Moving Back to the U.S.

We guide returning expats through exit tax, residency reestablishment, and IRS rules around bringing foreign money into the U.S.

Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR)

We handle FinCEN Form 114 filing and FATCA compliance for foreign accounts exceeding $10,000, including rules specific to FBAR joint account holders.

Form 5471 Filing Services

Our Form 5471 filing services help U.S. citizens, residents, and other applicable U.S. persons who have ownership or reporting interests in certain foreign corporations meet their U.S. information reporting obligations. We assist with gathering the required ownership, income, balance sheet, and transaction information and preparing Form 5471 and applicable schedules accurately.

Form 8865 Filing Services

Our Form 8865 filing services support U.S. persons with reportable interests in certain foreign partnerships. We help determine applicable filing requirements, organize partnership ownership and financial information, and prepare Form 8865 and the required schedules for accurate international information reporting.

Double Taxation Relief

We help expats reduce their global tax burden through applicable U.S. tax treaties, Foreign Tax Credits, and other available provisions. Our expatriate taxation services helps taxpayers understand how income earned or taxes paid in another country may affect their U.S. tax liability, including Form 1116 preparation for eligible Foreign Tax Credit claims.

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

We ensure your Form 2555 is filed accurately, helping you claim up to $120,000+ in foreign earned income exclusion without costly errors.

Foreign Property Reporting

Proper IRS reporting for green card holders owning foreign property, covering rental income, capital gains, and all applicable disclosure requirements.

Self-Employment Tax

We apply totalization agreement benefits and self-employment tax reduction strategies to minimize your Social Security and Medicare obligations as an expat.

PLR Filing Services

We provide PLR filing services for U.S. taxpayers that need professional support with private letter ruling requests and related IRS submissions. Our team helps clients understand the applicable requirements, organize supporting documentation, and prepare the filing accurately based on their specific tax circumstances.

Form 5472 Filing Services

We provide Form 5472 filing services for applicable U.S. corporations and foreign-owned U.S. entities that have reportable transactions with related foreign persons. Our professionals help identify reportable transactions, gather supporting records, and prepare the required Form 5472 filing to support accurate U.S. information reporting.

Form 3520 Filing Services

We provide Form 3520 filing services for U.S. taxpayers who may have reporting obligations involving certain foreign gifts, inheritances, or transactions with foreign trusts. Our team helps clients assess the applicable reporting requirements, organize supporting information, and prepare the required Form 3520 filing based on their circumstances.

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Explore who can benefit most from our expert expatriate tax preparation and compliance solutions.

US Citizens Working Abroad

American professionals, contractors, and employees living overseas often need specialized US expat taxes services to understand foreign income reporting, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion requirements, Foreign Tax Credits, and multi-country filing obligations. Our US expat tax services help U.S. citizens abroad prepare accurate returns while staying compliant with applicable IRS requirements.

American Foreign Bank Account Holders

If you're a US citizen with foreign financial accounts, you need specialized expatriate tax services to ensure FBAR and FATCA compliance, proper reporting of overseas assets, and avoid substantial penalties that can exceed account balances.

Digital Nomads & Remote Workers

Location-independent professionals earning income across multiple countries can face complex sourcing, reporting, and foreign tax obligations. Our international tax services for expats help digital nomads and remote workers understand their U.S. filing responsibilities, coordinate foreign income reporting, and identify applicable deductions, exclusions, and tax credits.

Dual Citizens & Green Card Holders

Those with citizenship or permanent residency in multiple countries require expert expat tax return services to navigate obligations in multiple jurisdictions while minimizing double taxation through strategic use of treaties and credits.

Foreign Business Owners

Entrepreneurs operating businesses abroad may face additional U.S. reporting and international tax obligations. Our US expat tax services helps business owners navigate foreign corporation reporting, Form 5471 requirements, transfer pricing considerations, and international business tax planning while maintaining compliance across jurisdictions.

Retirees Living Abroad

Americans retiring overseas need expat tax preparation services to manage social security benefits, foreign pensions, retirement account distributions, and investment income while ensuring compliance and minimizing tax liability.

Who Can Benefit from Our Services?

Our expatriate tax services are designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses dealing with international tax matters. Whether you're looking to stay compliant, minimize your tax burden, or simply find clarity in complex situations, our expat tax preparation services can help:

Individuals with International Income

If you earn income abroad through employment, freelancing, consulting, or investments, our taxes for expats services help you understand your U.S. filing obligations and report foreign income correctly. We also help eligible taxpayers claim benefits such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Housing Exclusion, and Foreign Tax Credit to help minimize their U.S. tax liability.

Business Owners with Cross-Border Operations

Navigating tax rules for businesses operating across countries requires specialized expat tax advice and international tax knowledge. We help business owners remain compliant while optimizing their tax position through proper structuring, transfer pricing, and strategic planning across jurisdictions.

Dual Citizens and Green Card Holders

Filing taxes in multiple jurisdictions can get complicated fast. Our expat tax return services simplify the process, ensuring you meet U.S. obligations while avoiding double taxation through strategic use of tax treaties, foreign tax credits, and proper income characterization.

Retirees Abroad

Retirement should be stress-free. Our expat tax preparation services help retirees manage their income sources, including social security benefits, pensions, IRA distributions, and foreign retirement accounts, while avoiding unnecessary taxes and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

Expats Moving Back to the U.S.

Transitioning back home comes with unique tax challenges. Our expatriate tax services help you navigate state and federal requirements, exit tax considerations for long-term expats, reestablishing U.S. residency for tax purposes, and unwinding foreign financial structures.

Foreign Bank Account Holders

If you have foreign financial accounts exceeding $10,000, you need FBAR filing assistance. We ensure compliance with both FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) and FATCA reporting requirements (Form 8938) to avoid severe penalties that can reach six figures.

Late Tax Filers

Haven't filed in years? Our taxes for expat services include IRS Streamlined Procedures to help you catch up without facing severe penalties, often eliminating fines entirely for non-willful failures to file.

Foreign Property Owners

Own real estate abroad? We help you navigate complex reporting requirements, rental income taxation, capital gains treatment, and compliance with foreign investment reporting rules to keep you in good standing with the IRS.

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Comprehensive Expat Tax Filing

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This essential service is ideal for U.S. citizens living abroad, foreign nationals, and those transitioning back to the U.S. after an overseas stay.

Package Includes:

Preparation of Form 1040 to report your income accurately
Claiming the Foreign Tax Credit with Form 1116
Applying for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) using Form 2555
Comprehensive support for Standard Schedules A through E
Reporting up to three Schedule K-1s for partnership income or losses
Preparation of Form 8621 (PFIC reporting)
Filing support for multiple states

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Foreign Bank Account Reporting(FBAR)

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This service is designed to assist individuals with foreign financial accounts to comply with U.S. reporting requirements effectively.

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Current year FBAR filings
Back-year FBAR compliance assistance
Reporting for multiple foreign bank accounts

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Why Choose Us for Expat Tax Services?

Specialized Expertise

Our team of tax professionals has extensive experience handling expatriate tax services, expat tax preparation, and complex international tax issues — ensuring accurate and compliant filings for every situation, from simple returns to multi-country operations.

Tailored Solutions

We provide personalized expat tax return services based on your unique situation and financial goals—whether you're a digital nomad, business owner, retiree abroad, or corporate expat with complex compensation packages.

Comprehensive Support

From the initial consultation through filing and post-filing assistance, our expat tax services support you at every stage of your U.S. tax obligations. We provide year-round expat tax planning and practical expat tax advice to help you prepare for filing deadlines, understand changing tax requirements, manage international income, and make informed decisions throughout the year.

Maximized Savings

We help you take advantage of all applicable deductions, exclusions, and credits—such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), Foreign Housing Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credit, and treaty benefits—to minimize your global tax burden.

Proven Track Record

Our clients trust us for reliable, professional expatriate tax services that deliver peace of mind and optimal outcomes—with hundreds of satisfied expats worldwide relying on our proven expertise.

Proactive Communication

We keep you informed at every stage and offer strategic tax planning insights throughout the year. Whether you need guidance on foreign income, filing requirements, available tax benefits, or changing international tax obligations, our US expat tax services are designed to help you stay prepared rather than wait until tax-filing season.

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NSKT Global has been with me since the very beginning of my startup journey. They helped me map out a realistic budget, set up my accounting system, and made sure all my tax obligations were handled without stress. Their guidance gave me the confidence to focus on growing my business, knowing the financial side was in expert hands.

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I have been extremely happy with my support from NSKT Global. It initially started as basic accounting, but has evolved into a role where NSKT Global acts as one of my trusted partners from a Business Consulting standpoint. They have been instrumental in positioning my company for growth and have provided me with the insights into my business necessary to aid me in making the best strategy decisions.

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PPEC of Palm Beach , Florida

I am Kingsuk Mukherjee, an Indian expat working in the US for the last 15 years. NSKT Global, led by Mr. Nikhil Mahajan, has been instrumental in managing my taxation liabilities in both India and the US seamlessly. Their knowledge, professionalism, and prompt guidance make complex taxation matters simple and hassle-free. With back offices in both countries, they are uniquely positioned to handle cross-border taxation efficiently. I am highly satisfied with their services and strongly recommend them.

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Nikhil is prompt and professional. I'm a recent graduate on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Nikhil and his team helped me figure out my taxes. They were very thorough in their research and I'm delighted with their service. I recommend him and will definitely continue to use his services.

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Nikhil is of the upmost respect when dealing with corporate and personal auditing. He responds quickly and efficiently, and performs quality service. I would recommend him for anything and greatly appreciate his due diligence and compassion towards everything he can assist with....

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Director of Business Development Decca Energy- Midstream US

I highly recommend Nikhil for Federal Tax Reporting. Nikhil is honest, fair, professional, thorough and extremely knowledgeable in Federal taxes. We will definitely continue to use him.

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Federal Tax Reporting Specialist

I have been working with Nikhil for ~a year now, and he has been immensely helpful. I came to him after another CPA firm made multiple errors in my tax submissions. After sorting that out he has further helped me to transition from a W-2 to a K-1, and helped me to discover additional areas of savings that I didn't realize I should have been receiving. He's also always prompt and professional.

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Partner, Modern Executive Solutions

I own a health care start-up business and have worked with Nikhil over the past year. Our relationship started with basic accounting and has evolved to tax strategy, accrual accounting, and budget management. Beyond the accounting, we are working with Nikhil to develop comprehensive SOPs for each of my corporation's functional areas while uncovering new efficiencies..

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Co-founder and CFO, PPEC Palm Beach Florida

Nikhil is extremely hard working, committed and passionate about his work. He has definitely added a lot of value in my company in terms of SOPs, audits, and BI. I wish him all the best in all his endeavors.

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Founder & CEO, Multyfi

Nikhil is thorough in his work. Whatever work is given to him, he has always given a quality output. His skills in internal audit, taxation, etc. are commendable.

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What is expat tax?

Expat tax refers to the U.S. tax and reporting obligations that may apply to U.S. citizens and certain U.S. persons who live or earn income outside the United States. Living abroad does not automatically eliminate U.S. filing responsibilities. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to report worldwide income, foreign financial accounts, investments, or other international assets and may qualify for provisions such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or Foreign Tax Credit.

Can I get tax preparation abroad?

Yes. U.S. citizens and other taxpayers living outside the United States can prepare and file their U.S. tax returns while abroad. Tax preparation abroad may involve reporting worldwide income, foreign bank accounts, investments, foreign taxes paid, and other international financial information. The requirements depend on your individual circumstances, residency, income sources, and applicable U.S. tax rules.

What documents do I need to file my expat taxes?

You will typically need your previous year's tax returns, foreign income statements (W-2, 1099 forms, pay stubs), foreign bank account details, proof of foreign taxes paid, proof of foreign residency, and any relevant financial records, including investment statements and property documentation.

How does double taxation relief work?

Double taxation relief is achieved through tax treaties and credits, allowing you to avoid paying tax on the same income in both the U.S. and your host country. We help you claim Foreign Tax Credits or use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to minimize your overall tax burden.

What is the deadline for filing expat taxes?

While the standard U.S. tax deadline is April 15, expats receive an automatic extension until June 15. You can request additional extensions to October 15 or even December 15 if needed for complex situations.

Do I need to report my foreign bank accounts?

Yes, if the total value of your foreign accounts exceeds $10,000 at any point during the year, you must file an FBAR (FinCEN Form 114). Additionally, higher thresholds trigger Form 8938 filing requirements under FATCA.

Can I still file if I've missed previous years’ tax returns?

Yes, we can help you catch up using IRS Streamlined Procedures, which often waive penalties for late filers who can demonstrate non-willful conduct. This program is specifically designed for expats.

How does expat taxation work for U.S. citizens living abroad?

U.S. citizens generally remain subject to U.S. federal income tax rules even when they live and earn income outside the country. Expat taxation may involve worldwide income reporting as well as additional requirements for foreign accounts, investments, property, or other overseas financial interests. Depending on eligibility, taxpayers may be able to use exclusions, credits, or tax treaties to reduce double taxation.

Do I need to pay state taxes as an expat?

It depends on your state of residency before moving abroad. Some states require you to continue filing if you have significant ties to the state, while others allow you to break residency more easily.

What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

The FEIE allows qualifying expats to exclude over $120,000 of foreign earned income from U.S. taxation. You must meet either the Physical Presence Test or the Bona Fide Residence Test to qualify.

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