U.S. Tax Updates and Information
Find below the latest articles on all items related to your (expat) taxes. Enjoy reading!
IRS advances innovative Direct File project for 2024 tax season; free IRS-run pilot option projected to be available for eligible taxpayers in 13 states
The IRS is running a pilot of its new "Direct File" project, which allows qualified taxpayers to file directly with the IRS, in several states in the 2024 filing season....
BNC Tax nominated for FD Gazellen 2023
BNC Tax is proud to announce its nomination for the prestigious FD Gazellen 2023 awards. This esteemed recognition is a testament to BNC Tax's relentless commitment to...
Inflation Reduction Act 1-year report card: IRS delivers dramatically improved 2023 filing season service, modernizes technology, pursues high-income individuals evading taxes
The IRS has made a lot of improvements in the last year. Below is the IRS press release about their improved systems and processes. From irs.govOriginal article...
IRS statement on California mailing of balance due notices
BNC Tax would like to share the following notification from the IRS, which is of interest to California taxpayers. From IRS.gov: June 7, 2023 The IRS reassures California...
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions – U.S. Citizens: Expats and Property Investors – Foreign Tax Matters That Affect Your U.S. Tax Returns
At BNC Tax, we regularly get questions about how living abroad or owning property abroad will affect our clients' U.S. taxes. Here are some of the most common issues that...
Access Your IRS Account Online
U.S. taxpayers can access their tax information online by creating an account on IRS.gov. You already have online accounts for most things that you buy and services that you...
Mexican Government Will Require Expats to Get Tax IDs
The Mexican government has changed the law to require many more people to obtain tax IDs. Our associate Paula Blanco from Equilibrium Tax has written a blog about this. She...
Christie DuChateau Quoted in DutchNews.nl
BNC Tax partner Christie DuChateau was quoted in an article published on April 18, 2022 on the Dutch news website DutchNews.nl The original article was published at...
How to Manage IRAs and Brokerage Accounts While Living Abroad
Americans living abroad often ask us whether or not they can contribute to their Traditional or Roth IRAs and how to utilize brokerage accounts while living abroad. The...
How to Deposit US Paper Checks While Living Abroad
Life as an expat can be adventurous, exciting, and a dream come true for many of us. But along with the adventure of living in an exotic foreign country, there are...
Treasury Steps Up Efforts to Prosecute Non-Compliant Foreign Bank Account Holders
All U.S. citizens are required to file an annual FBAR for all qualifying foreign bank and financial accounts Many Americans living overseas are required to file a Foreign...
As IRS Backlog Continues, Be Patient With Your Tax Preparer This Season
The IRS is still dealing with an enormous backlog left over from Covid shutdowns. This is causing long phone hold times for taxpayers who call the IRS with questions, as...
Discover Expert Tax Solutions
Unlock the potential of your life abroad with a personalized US tax consultation.
Contact Us
The Netherlands
Keizersgracht 62, 1015 CS Amsterdam
+31 20 520 6815
Mexico
Amapas 124, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jal. 48380
+52 (322) 223-5862
U.S.A.
225 Cabrillo Hwy S. Suite D, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
+1 (650) 209-6662
Partners
Dutch tax filings: Orange Tax Services
Mexican tax filings: Equilibrium
Bonaire tax filings: Stephens Tax & Administration