Tax Updates
Find below the latest articles on all items related to your (expat) taxes. Enjoy reading!
FBAR deadline is April 15, 2021
Even though the tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17 this year, the FBAR is still due on April 15. That's because the FBAR is handled by the US Treasury Department while the rest of your tax return is handled by the IRS. These are two separate government...
2021 Federal Tax Deadline Extended to May 17
The IRS has extended the federal tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021. This means federal tax returns and payments to the IRS will be due one month later than normal. Most years, the deadline is April 15, but the IRS acknowledges that people need more time to...
What’s in the Third Stimulus?
The IRS has reopened the Get My Payment website to check the status of 2021 stimulus payments. This is the third stimulus payment that the government is issuing since the pandemic began. Visit the Get My Payment site to find out when you can expect your payment, and...
American Rescue Plan – What is in it for expats?
President Biden is expected to sign the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law on March 12, 2021. After much back and forth between the House and Senate, the $1.9 trillion rescue package includes some key provisions for Americans living abroad. We break it down...
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Do Expats in Mexico Have to Pay U.S. Taxes?
BNC Tax Founder Cindy DuChateau was interviewed by Expats In Mexico about U.S. taxes for expats living in Mexico. This article was originally published by Robert Nelson on the Expats In Mexico blog on March 8, 2021. This time of year, taxes are on the minds of many...
Expats Can Receive Tax Refund Via TransferWise
If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad and expecting a tax refund, it can be a little bit tricky to receive the money. The IRS will only deposit tax refunds into U.S. bank accounts, not to foreign accounts. So if you’re living abroad and you no longer have an...
IRS Has Sent All First and Second Stimulus Payments
The Internal Revenue Service announced on February 20 via its @IRSnews Twitter account that it has issued all first and second stimulus payments. @IRSnews tweeted: "While some second round Economic Impact Payments may still be in the mail, the #IRS has now issued all...
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