Expatriate Resources

Image via Wikipedia by EscapeArtist Expat Tax Services: http://overseas-expat-taxes.escapeartist.com While the US tax code is daunting, knowing the expat tax basics can make preparing your US tax return much easier to understand. Expats need to be familiar with the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credits in order to avoid double taxation while living and working abroad. However, before you even start thinking about those, you need to make sure you qualify as a US expat for tax...Read Full Story

This month, EscapeArtist.com is very pleased to introduce our newest partnership with Greenback Expat Tax Services ,the leading brand in USexpatriate tax preparation services. Greenback Expat Tax Services is well knownby Americans far from home as the authority on US expat taxes, and providessome of the most user friendly tax information in the market. In addition, Greenback'saccountants are fantastic (CPAs and EAs with tons of experience in expattaxes), they offer flat fee pricing and a no...Read Full Story

Welcome back to the extended tour — the second in a three (and a half)-part series on what this blog is about, known as "cornerstone posts." If you need to stretch your legs, you're in luck. We've just now rounded the corner where the tourmobile stops for long enough for us to get out and gawk at people who have seen an "elephant." But before we do that, some orientation: who exactly are these people, what are they like, and how do they differ from the rest of the traveling herd? SEE ALSO...Read Full Story

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, you have a legal obligation to file U.S. tax returns every year. You are taxed on your worldwide income, regardless of where you live. In general, the filing requirements are the same as U.S. citizens or residents living in the U.S. Of course, you are entitled to certain tax benefits, such as income exclusion, housing allowances, and foreign tax credits. There are also the not so obvious benefits of having an  expatriate tax ! With our...Read Full Story

by LSE Library Expat Exclusions – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Are you paying too much tax? If you meet certain requirements, you may qualify for the foreign earned income and foreign housing exclusions and the foreign housing deduction. Our Houston CPA firm can assess your personal situation, determine if you qualify for this tax benefit, and prepare the proper forms for your particular tax situation. Call us today at 713-661-1040 for more details. General Rule for Foreign Earned...Read Full Story