U.S. citizens and green card holders file every year no matter where they live. I handle the foreign earned income exclusion, foreign tax credits, FBARs, and the California residency question that trips up a lot of people who move overseas.
You moved abroad for work, retirement, or a lower cost of living, and still have U.S. filing obligations.
You work remotely for a U.S. company while living in another country.
You have foreign bank or investment accounts that together topped $10,000 at any point in the year.
You left California and aren't sure the state agrees that you're no longer a resident.
You own rental property overseas or still own rentals back in the U.S.
You haven't filed since you moved and want to get current without penalties.
Base return plus the add-ons that apply to you, quoted in writing before any work starts.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Expat 1040 with foreign earned income exclusion (Form 2555) | $750 | Wages or self-employment income earned abroad, with the bona fide residence or physical presence test documented. |
| Foreign tax credit (Form 1116) | +$150 | When credits for foreign taxes paid beat the exclusion, or apply to income the exclusion doesn't cover. |
| FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) | $150 | Up to 5 foreign accounts; +$25 per account after that. Filed electronically with FinCEN. |
| FATCA statement (Form 8938) | +$100 | Required when foreign financial assets exceed the reporting thresholds. |
| Foreign rental property | +$300 / property | Rental income, depreciation, and currency conversion handled properly. |
| California part-year / nonresident return (540NR) | +$200 | For the year you leave, or when California-source income continues. |
| Foreign corporations, PFICs, foreign trusts | Quoted | Forms 5471, 8621, 3520 and similar, priced after a review of your holdings. |
If you didn't know you still had to file, the IRS has a program built for exactly that situation.
For non-willful taxpayers living abroad: the last 3 years of tax returns and 6 years of FBARs, plus the required certification. Eligible taxpayers typically owe no failure-to-file or FBAR penalties.
A one-hour review of the residency factors California looks at, what to change before or after you move, and how to document that you've left.
A few lines on your country, income type, and accounts, and I'll confirm your price within one business day. Calls are scheduled around your time zone.
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