Independent expat-tax publication • Affiliate-supported • Updated for the 2026 filing season
U.S. expat taxes, made easier to compare

Choose the right way to file your U.S. taxes from abroad

Independent guides, provider comparisons, and plain-English explanations for Americans living overseas — with a close look at full-service specialist Taxes for Expats (TFX).

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Affiliate disclosure: some links to TFX are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through them.

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Provider review

Taxes for Expats (TFX)

Our independent review of TFX pricing, process, fit, and trade-offs based on current provider information.

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Comparison hub

TFX vs competitors

Side-by-side pages for Greenback, Bright!Tax, 1040 Abroad, and MyExpatTaxes, without pretending every model is the same.

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Expat tax basics

Know what you may need to file

Understand Form 1040, FBAR, FATCA, FEIE, FTC, deadlines, and catch-up options before choosing help.

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What stands out about TFX in 2026

From $450published starting price for a federal expat return
35+ formsincluded in the standard return according to TFX
15 business dayspublished standard turnaround after required documents
Quote-first flowfor new clients signing up after Sept. 24, 2026

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Complexity changes the price. The useful next step is to compare your actual filing situation with the provider's current quote.

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How to use this page

Start with the question that brought you here, then follow the links only when they answer the next real filing question. The site is intentionally organized around distinct tax intents rather than dozens of near-duplicate keyword pages, so related variations are consolidated when one page can answer them well.

For provider decisions, compare the complete scope of the return rather than a starting price alone. International forms, prior-year work, foreign accounts, investments, entities and state filing can all change the final engagement. For tax-law questions, use the linked IRS material as the primary authority and treat this site as an explanatory layer rather than individualized advice.