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Expat tax articles, a US tax estimator, the calendar of key dates, and downloadable guides. No gated PDFs, no fluff — just the information we wish we'd had when we started.
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Cross-border US tax has more sharp edges than most things you'll deal with in adult life.
These are the resources we wish we'd had ten years ago — written by the same people who'd be preparing your return if you engaged us. No gated PDFs, no sign-up wall, no syndicated content.
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Pick whichever route helps right now — read up, run the numbers, check the calendar, or download the long-form guide for offline use.
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In-depth articles on filing season, FBAR, PFIC, treaty positions, and the moving parts of cross-border US tax — written for the people actually filing the returns.
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CalculatorsTax calculators
Income tax, take-home pay, capital gains, stamp duty, VAT — 13 free calculators covering US and UK taxes. Every result comes with a branded PDF.
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CalculatorUS tax estimator
Run a quick read on your US federal liability — income, FEIE vs. FTC, and standard deduction, all in your browser. Not advice, but a useful starting point before a call.
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CalendarTax deadlines calendar
April 15, June 15, October 15, FBAR — every key US tax date that matters for filers abroad, in one calendar with what each deadline actually does.
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FAQFAQs
The questions we get most often, answered in plain English — from 'do I really need to file' to 'how does my UK pension show up on the US side?'.
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GuidesFree guides
Standalone guides on FBAR compliance, the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, PFIC rules on UK ISAs, and more. No email gate — just downloadable PDFs.
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- Apr 15main filing deadline (Jun 15 if abroad)
- $10kFBAR threshold per aggregated account
- 8 minaverage article read time
Latest articles.
- Form 1065
Partnership Returns (Form 1065): US Expats with UK Business Partners
Going into business with a UK partner sounds simple — until the IRS wants a Form 1065 (or a Form 8865) and charges $255 per partner, per month, for filing it late. Here is what US expats must know.
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IRS Streamlined Filing Cost Breakdown: What You Actually Pay
The IRS Streamlined Procedures let Americans abroad catch up with — for many — a zero penalty. So what does it really cost? Here is the honest breakdown of penalties, professional fees and what drives the price.
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S-Corporation Returns for US Owners Living Abroad: 2026 Guide
An S-corp can be a smart US structure — but for an American living in the UK it can quietly become a tax trap. Here is how Form 1120-S works abroad, and the pitfalls that catch expat owners.
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