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Tax Filing Extensions for U.S. Expats. Form 1040

What You Need to Know in 2025. As April 15 approaches each year, many U.S. taxpayers scramble to get their returns submitted in time. But for Americans living abroad, navigating tax deadlines can be even more complex. Even though you may live overseas, you’re still...

Challenges for Expats and Those Considering Moving Abroad

In today’s interconnected world, financial complexities continue to grow for expatriates, individuals considering relocating abroad, and foreign nationals residing in the United States. Each year brings more stringent oversight, broader tax exposure, and evolving...

Stay on Top of Your Portuguese Personal Tax Responsibilities

As tax season moves forward in Portugal, it’s essential for residents to stay informed about key deadlines to remain compliant and avoid unnecessary fines. Trusted Support from US Tax Consultants At US Tax Consultants, we’ve been delivering trusted tax solutions for...

Trump Orders Government to Stop Using Checks for Refunds

Trump Orders Government to Stop Using Checks for Refunds

An executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump requires the federal government to stop issuing paper checks by Sept. 30 for all disbursements, including tax refunds. The order also requires that tax payments, fines, fees and other payments made to the federal...

Why hasn’t the Fed lowered interest rates?

Why hasn’t the Fed lowered interest rates?

This past week there has been speculation about expectations of interest rate cuts and how they would affect you if they happen, but the Federal Reserve, which determines whether or not they are lowered, has ultimately not lowered them for now, although it warns that...

Understanding IRS3: Tax Obligations for Expats in Portugal

Understanding IRS3: Tax Obligations for Expats in Portugal

The Importance of a Certified Tax Preparer For U.S. expatriates living in Portugal, fulfilling tax obligations in both countries can be a complex and challenging process. The Portuguese individual tax return, IRS3, is required for residents in Portugal, while U.S....

Filing Form 1040 with a Certified Tax Preparer

Filing Form 1040 with a Certified Tax Preparer

Paying taxes is a fundamental obligation for all individuals and businesses operating in the United States or abroad. Taxes provide the government with the necessary funds to support public services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and national defense....

Tax Season Just Got More Confusing.

Tax Season Just Got More Confusing.

The IRS was starting to modernize—then the Trump administration intervened, by Lora Kelley (The Atlantic) Americans love to hate the IRS, that historically unpopular revenue-collection agency with its slow processes and fax machines and many, many forms. But recently,...

The ITIN nightmare.

The ITIN nightmare.

For the 2022 tax year, the IRS received 3.8 million tax returns and a total $20.9 billion in income, Medicare and Social Security taxes from taxpayers with individual taxpayer identification numbers. Picture this reality at one department at the Internal Revenue...

What is the IRS three-year rule and how does it affect your taxes?

What is the IRS three-year rule and how does it affect your taxes?

Tax season can be complicated, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has plenty of rules, restrictions and deadlines in place that can make things even trickier. Among these, the three-year rule stands out as particularly important, yet many taxpayers are unclear...

IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season

IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season

Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization...

You’re Invited to Join Our Upcoming Events!

You’re Invited to Join Our Upcoming Events!

You're Invited to Join Our Upcoming Events! We are excited to announce two face-to-face seminars, and a webinar focused on the Fiscal Obligations of U.S. Expatriates Living in Portugal. These events will provide valuable insights and essential information for...

The New Tax Season 2025 is Coming Soon

The New Tax Season 2025 is Coming Soon

When does tax filing season start? A new year can mean many new, exciting things. But it also means that tax season is just around the corner. Soon Americans will have to do the yearly task of filing their tax returns for the previous year. For some, it's a walk in...

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