Expat tax is one of the most important aspects of managing one's finances after a move abroad. Do not neglect offshore tax issues or wait until the last minute to explore the financial implications of international living. The articles below will help you start your research into expat taxes.

FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) -- What American Investors Need to Know Now By David Kuenzi, CFP This article examines the new FATCA law (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and explains the significant impact it will have on Americans abroad. It details how the legislation will force foreign financial institutions to directly report to the IRS on assets held by Americans and why this suddenly makes compliance with many old and new reporting requirements much more critical. Practical implications for Americans abroad of these big changes are discussed and recommended actions are suggested to avoid being caught unaware as the new FACTA rules raise the difficulty of compliance and risks of non-compliance.

American Expat Tax Confessions -- 7 Reasons I Did Not File A U.S. Tax Return By Matthew Apodaca, CPA,apodaca Sometimes American expats are under the impressions that they do not need to file a US Tax Return. There are very few exceptions... almost every expat must file. Matthew Apodaca, CPA explains.

Get ready to file your US expat taxes! -- An easy reference guide to what documents and info you will need to prepare your US expat taxes By Greenback Tax Services This article looks at what documents are required (and why!) so that you know what you need to start pulling together, regardless of whether you decide to prepare your own US expat taxes or use a paid preparer to complete your expatriate tax return.

Expat Tax Alert -- How the HIRE Act Means You Need to Get Caught Up On Your US Taxes NOW By David McKeegan Although it has always been a requirement to file a tax return for all Americans living outside of the US each year, many American expats until now have justified not filing with the belief that the IRS has no way of "finding" them and knowing that they are living abroad/earning income abroad. This has all changed with the HIRE Act.

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