I need to file a current-year U.S. return.
You have a return obligation or want a professional review of your annual filing.
Start with expat return preparationExpat Tax Tools
Free calculators and tools to help you understand your US tax obligations as an American living abroad.
FEIE Calculator
Estimate how much you could save with the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Enter your income details to see your potential tax savings.
FBAR Requirement Checker
Answer 4 quick questions to find out if you need to file an FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) for your foreign bank accounts.
IRS Catch-Up Program Finder
Educational overview of common IRS catch-up paths. It cannot determine eligibility or willfulness; uncertain or high-risk facts require an attorney or credentialed representative.
Expat Tax Deadline Calendar
Never miss a deadline. Interactive timeline of every important tax date for Americans living abroad in 2026.
FEIE vs FTC Estimator
Compare the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion vs the Foreign Tax Credit side-by-side to see which saves you more.
State Tax Residency Analyzer
Find out which US states may still claim you as a tax resident based on your remaining ties.
Quarterly Tax Calculator
Estimate your quarterly estimated tax payments as a self-employed American abroad.
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Start with the question you need answered
These tools organize facts and point to the next review step. They do not determine eligibility, filing obligations, or a filing position for you.
QuestionFacts to organizeNext step
I have foreign bank or investment accounts.
You need to organize account ownership, maximum values, and filing years before deciding what applies.
Check the account factsI am behind on U.S. filings.
You have missed returns or foreign-account reports and need a facts-first procedure review.
Explore catch-up questionsI earned income outside the United States.
You want to compare the questions behind FEIE, foreign tax credit, and broader return scope.
Review the planning toolsI still have ties to a U.S. state.
Domicile, property, voter registration, and other facts may change the state-filing analysis.
Map the state factsPrimary sources control current rules. Start with the IRS guidance for Americans abroad, the IRS Form 8938 comparison, and FinCEN's FBAR instructions before acting on a result.
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These tools provide educational estimates. For preparation help, start with a scope review of your facts and required forms.