Expat Tax Guidance In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Expat Tax Guidance In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Obtain Clarity With Your Expat Tax in Pittsburgh

U.S. expats, even those living abroad are expected to follow U.S. expat tax laws. Complying with these complicated rules can be challenging, fortunately, our Pittsburgh tax team is prepared to assist you and avoid complications with the IRS. 

As a U.S. expat focusing on your international income and investments should be a top priority rather than stressing about complying with the complicated expat tax laws. That’s where we come in.

Our Pittsburgh team is made up of dual tax attorneys and certified public accountants as well as certified financial planners, and former IRS advisors. Frost Law’s working relationship with the IRS and other tax authorities gives us the edge over other tax firms. 

Our Pittsburgh team will take care of the complex expat tax laws while you focus on what’s really important. Contact our tax team today at 410-497-5947 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.

Gain Clarity On Expat Tax Matters in Pittsburgh

Federal Tax Returns are expected to be filed by U.S. expats every year when their global income surpasses the filing threshold. 

Our team has highlighted quick facts about expat taxes and IRS Form 8854 below:

• Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) need to be filed when the balance of the foreign accounts exceeds certain amounts
• Global income may include wages from abroad and the U.S., interest, dividends, and rental income
• Expats may be able to counteract foreign earned income with a foreign tax credit, foreign earned income exclusion or foreign housing exclusion
• Taxes may be able to be deducted if there is a dependent child with a U.S. Social Security number on your tax return

Taxation of Deceased Expat in Pittsburgh

• The final tax return needs to be filed similarly as when the expat was alive
• U.S. estate tax may be imposed on an expat’s assets in the U.S
• The surviving spouse may become a qualified widow(er) for two years after the death of the deceased expat
• A Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) must be filed on behalf of the deceased expat by a survivor
  

If you’re dealing with complicated expat taxes, call our Pittsburgh tax team today at 410-497-5947 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. 

Visit us at 429 Fourth Ave Suite 300A Pittsburgh, PA 15219, our office is located right down the street from Pittsburgh's infamous Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Market Square.