Expat Finance Guides
Everything you need to know about managing your finances, staying compliant, and optimizing your taxes as a US expat.
Tax Guides
US Expat Taxes in France: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything US expats in France need to know about filing taxes, FBAR/FATCA obligations, the US-France tax treaty, and avoiding double taxation.
Double Taxation Treaties: How US Expats Avoid Paying Taxes Twice
How US tax treaties with European countries prevent double taxation, which income types are covered, and how to claim treaty benefits on your tax return.
Best Tax Filing Services for US Expats in 2026
Compare the best tax filing services and software for US expats: MyExpatTaxes, Expatfile, H&R Block Expat, TurboTax, Greenback, and more. Features, pricing, and which forms they support.
Self-Employment Tax for US Expats: How to Avoid Paying Social Security Twice
How self-employed US expats can legally avoid double Social Security tax using totalization agreements. Certificate of Coverage, IRS proof requirements, and country-by-country rules.
Compliance
FBAR Filing Guide: Report of Foreign Bank Accounts (FinCEN 114)
Step-by-step guide to filing your FBAR (FinCEN 114). Who must file, the $10,000 threshold, how to calculate maximum balances, deadlines, and penalty avoidance.
FATCA Compliance for US Expats: What You Need to Know
Understanding FATCA as a US expat: reporting thresholds, Form 8938, how banks report your accounts, and how it differs from FBAR.