◉ Federal Tax Returns
Form 1040 — resident return
The main federal return for US citizens and Green Card holders, wherever you live in the world. We prepare 1040s for Americans in the UK with foreign earned income, UK employment, self-employment, and rental income.
Overview
Why this filing matters
The main federal return for US citizens and Green Card holders, wherever you live in the world. We prepare 1040s for Americans in the UK with foreign earned income, UK employment, self-employment, and rental income.
Note — Main return for US persons abroad.
◉ Who this is for
- •US citizens living in the UK
- •Green Card holders based abroad
- •US persons with UK employment, self-employment, or rental income
✓ What you get
- ✓Federal return preparation & e-filing
- ✓Foreign income reported correctly on Schedule B, D, E as applicable
- ✓Integration with FEIE, foreign tax credits, and treaty positions
- ✓Plain-English explanation of your final position
At a glance
- Key forms
- 1040 + Schedules
- Category
- Federal Tax Returns
- Turnaround
- 2–3 weeks once documents are complete
- Filed by
- ACCA-qualified IRS Enrolled Agent
Our approach
The 1040 is the spine of every US expat's tax life.
Most expats overpay because their UK accountant treats US filings as an afterthought, or their US preparer doesn't understand UK pensions, ISAs, and salary structures. The 1040 ties everything together — and getting the elections right in year one saves five-figure sums over a decade.
- FEIE vs. FTC chosen on the numbers, not by default
- ISAs, SIPPs, and PFICs flagged before they become a problem
- Treaty positions disclosed on Form 8833 where they actually help
£550+
Standard 1040 starting fee
2–3 wks
Turnaround once docs are in
100%
E-filed with IRS confirmation
0
Hidden fees or hourly billing
Documents
What we’ll need from you
- Prior year's US return (federal + any state)
- UK P60, P11D, and self-assessment if applicable
- Foreign bank account list with peak balances
- Brokerage / ISA / SIPP year-end statements
- Rental income & expense summary (if applicable)
- Any IRS or HMRC notices received in the year
First year I haven't dreaded April. They explained why my UK pension contributions were costing me thousands and rewrote my filing strategy in one call.
Our process
How we handle your filing
Four steps from first call to filed return. Fixed fee confirmed before any work begins.
01
Intake
30-minute scoping call. We confirm your situation, required filings, and send a tailored document list.
02
Review
We analyse your position, flag any cross-border risks, and confirm the scope and fee before any work starts.
03
Prepare
Draft returns and schedules are prepared with plain-English commentary on key positions for your review.
04
File
E-file with the IRS / FinCEN, send confirmations, and handle any follow-up notices or questions.
Pricing
Fixed fees — no surprises
Standard 1040 returns for US expats start from £550 + VAT. Final fee depends on the schedules required (rental, self-employment, investment income) and number of foreign accounts. You'll know the full price before any work starts.
FAQs
Common questions
Related services
Others in Federal Tax Returns
Form 1040NR — non-resident return
For non-US persons with US-source income — rental property, business income, scholarships, or dispositions of US real estate.
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Form 1040X — amended return
Correct prior-year federal returns — whether to claim missed credits, fix errors, or add late-reported income.
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Schedule 2 — additional taxes
Covers Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), self-employment tax, NIIT, and additional Medicare tax where applicable.
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Ready to get this filed?
Tell us your situation and we’ll confirm scope, a fixed fee, and the documents we need — usually within one business day.