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Tax Requirements for US Military Personnel Overseas
Domestic tax requirements can be confusing enough on their own. For members of the US Armed Forces who are deployed overseas, IRS rules and regulations can be even more challenging to navigate. Are military members required to file a federal income tax...Do US Expats Have to Pay Social Security Tax?
Income tax isn’t the only type of tax American expatriates have to worry about. Social Security tax, or taxes which employees and employers pay toward Social Security programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), is another important...What is the Substantial Presence Test?
In order to determine your tax liability, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) first needs to determine your tax residency status. To determine a taxpayer’s residency status, the IRS uses a test known as the substantial presence test. If you pass the...What’s the Difference Between Tax Equalization and Tax Protection?
Companies that regularly engage in international work typically attempt to account for foreign tax for their workers. However, there are two distinct systems that are often used to accomplish this same goal: tax equalization and tax protection. While these terms sound...June 15 Income Tax Extension Deadline Approaching for US Residents Abroad
The 2015 tax filing deadline for Americans located inside the US was April 15. That date has already come and gone – but if you’re an expat living abroad in a foreign country, your 2015 filing deadline is just around the bend. The Internal...