Compliance
FBAR for Ecuador Bank Accounts, CDs, and Property Sales
Organize Ecuador deposit certificates, account statements, interest records and prior filings for a U.S. reporting review.
March 21, 202616 min read
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Educational U.S. tax articles for Americans living abroad, including FBAR, FATCA, and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion topics.
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Tax Strategy
S-Corp vs LLC Abroad: Why the FEIE Changes the Math
Standard tax advice says elect S-Corp to save on self-employment tax. But for expats claiming the FEIE, the math flips. Here's the real comparison with numbers.
March 21, 20268 min read
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US Expats in Mexico: FEIE, Rentals & Cross-Border Tax
Tax guide for Americans in Mexico: FEIE on W-2 and freelance income, US rental property rules, state tax traps, and real client savings.
March 21, 202611 min read
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Can You Claim the FEIE on W-2 Income? Yes — Here's How
W-2 income from a US employer qualifies for the FEIE if you perform the work abroad. Here is the IRS rule most people get wrong, plus savings examples.
March 21, 20268 min read
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I Tried 5 Expat Tax Services. Here is Why I Started My Own in Ecuador.
Most expat tax firms are call centers in Ohio. I could not find one that understood life abroad — so I started FileAbroad. PTIN holder. IRS e-file. Based in Cuenca.
March 16, 202610 min read
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FBAR Late Filing and Reasonable Cause: Current Options for 2026
Missed an FBAR? There is no official amnesty. How reasonable cause, delinquent submission and streamlined procedures compare — and which one fits.
March 16, 202613 min read
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No U.S.–Colombia Income Tax Treaty: How to Map Double-Tax Relief
There is no comprehensive U.S.–Colombia income tax treaty. Learn what this means, how the TIEA differs, and where to find double-tax relief under U.S. domestic law.
March 16, 202612 min read
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Missed FBARs for Years? Where to Start Before Filing
Missed years of FBARs? Separate account reports from tax returns, gather the right records, and understand why filing years and penalty treatment depend on your facts.
February 26, 20265 min read
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FBAR Deadline 2026: April 15 (Auto-Extended to October 15)
The 2026 FBAR deadline is April 15 with an automatic extension to October 15 — no form required. $10,000 threshold, penalties, and how to catch up.
February 26, 20265 min read
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