Why use a professional tax preparer?

We have found that many people believe that filing taxes as a expatriate is just as straightforward as filing as a U.S. resident. This is not the case and as a result many people file improperly and / or miss out of maximizing their tax returns.

Below you will find some of the reasons using a professional tax preparer is the best option for expatriates.

Why use a professional tax preparer? - Tietax

Why use a professional tax preparer?

1An expatriate tax return contains significantly more elements and options than a standard US resident filing

2The U.S tax code contains significant changes each year.

3You may be required to file a state return, even if you have not lived in the U.S. for a many years.

4Commercial tax software is not designed and U.S. preparers are not trained specifically to address expatriate issues. This could result in costly mistakes or omissions.

5Time is finite