Resources A If your worldwide income exceeds the filing threshold, you must file a US Federal Tax return A Expats receive an automatic filing extension until June 15th A You can use deductions and exclusions to avoid most double taxation A Reduce or eliminate US taxes with the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion A The Foreign Tax Credit is another way to lower your US Taxes A Excluded income can’t be offset with the Foreign Tax Credit A Social Security benefits may be taxable A FBAR Form 114 and FATCA Form 8938 must be filed if foreign account balances exceed the reporting threshold A The FBAR deadline now is the same as your federal income tax due date A The Streamlined Filing Procedures help to catch up on delinquent returns A Some states require you to file a state tax return even while living abroad.
