2021 IRS Personal Income Tax - Key Information

April 18, 2022

• file individual tax return (Form 1040) - for expats, this deadline is automatically extended until June 15, 2021
• file Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) - or simply wait until October 17 - the automatic extension deadline

Note: Expat children with foreign financial accounts are also required to file FBARs

• to avoid late payment penalties, make a payment...

Transmission of US Citizenship for Birth Abroad

One topic that consistently comes up in the expat community is acquiring US citizenship for children born abroad to US citizen parents who have not lived in US territory sufficient time for their children to have acquired US citizenship at birth, if the birth took place outside the US. 

The legal requirement for a child born outside the US to...

Advice for the Individual Overseas Voter in 2022

Overseas Americans can register to vote and submit a ballot from anywhere in the world! It’s easy – but act fast to be sure that your vote is counted.

Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

Another reason to register to vote now – coping with new rules and requirements

As discussed here last year, many US states passed new laws in 2021 that make it harder for Americans to exercise their Constitutional right to vote in 2022. Register now to vote in the 2022 federal elections. That’s always good sense, but now more important than before. It will give you the time to cope with any new rules and deadlines that...

Tax & Banking Disclaimer

Disclaimer

The purpose of these pages is to inform, share and explain US tax reporting needs as well as banking and legal constraints to US citizens abroad. This is NOT individualized, professional tax, legal or banking advice for your particular situation.

While we make every effort to keep the information here current and accurate, neither FAWCO, nor the authors accept...

‘Tis the Season to Be Vigilant about Voting Rights

By Laureen Scharps, FAWCO Rep, AIWC Frankfurt

Americans’ voting rights are under attack, and all citizens, including FAWCO members, should join the struggle to protect them.

US Senate minority blocks three federal bills to protect voting rights

On November 3, the Senate failed even to discuss the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, much less to vote on it,