Behind on US Taxes?
You are not alone.
Many Americans abroad don’t realise they must file US taxes. It is more common than you might think. We help you get up to date using IRS amnesty programs designed for this situation. No judgment, just a clear path forward.
Depending on your circumstances, one of the following IRS programmes will typically be the most appropriate route to compliance. We assess your position and recommend the best path forward.
- Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP)
- Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedures (SDOP)
- Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures (DFSP)
- Delinquent International Information Return Submission Procedures (DIIRSP)
Getting up to date with the IRS is a process, but it’s a manageable one. Here’s what working with us typically looks like:
| Complimentary Introductory Call | We learn about your situation. How many years you may have missed, what foreign accounts or income you have, and what your residency history looks like. We give you an initial assessment of which programme likely applies and outline next steps. |
| Engagement & Information Gathering | Once you’re happy to proceed, we send you a clear checklist of the information and documents we need. We keep this as straightforward as possible and guide you through it. |
| Preparation of Returns & Forms | We prepare all outstanding returns, FBARs, and any required international information forms. You review and approve everything before anything is submitted to the IRS. |
| Submission & Confirmation | We can help submit everything to the IRS on your behalf and provide a clear digital record of everything filed. |
| Staying Compliant Going Forward | We’ll explain what you should file each year going forward and what deadlines may apply to your situation. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is by far the most common situation we see. The IRS has specific amnesty programmes designed for people who didn’t know about their filing obligations. If your failure to file was non-wilful (i.e. not intentional), these programmes allow you to get compliant with significantly reduced or waived penalties. The sooner you act, the more options you have.
Under the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedure, the most common route for Americans living overseas, you typically need to file 3 years of tax returns and 6 years of FBARs. The exact requirement depends on your specific situation, which we assess on the introductory call
Many US expats living overseas might owe little or no US tax, because the Foreign Tax Credit and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion often offset the US tax liability. This may not apply if you live in a low- or no-tax country. We cannot say for certain without reviewing your position, but a large tax bill is less common than most people fear.
Please contact us as soon as possible. IRS correspondence does not mean you’ve lost your options, but it does add urgency. We can review any letters you have received and advise you on the appropriate response.
For straightforward cases under the Streamlined Procedure, the process typically takes 8-16 weeks from engagement to submission, depending on how quickly we can gather the necessary information. More complex cases may take longer. We will give you a realistic timeline at the outset.
Fees vary depending on the number of years to be filed, the complexity of your returns, and which program applies. We provide a clear fee quote after the free introductory call, once we understand your full situation. There are no hidden charges.
