Family & Moving Abroad
Guides for Americans abroad with non-U.S. spouses, children, gifts, inheritances and international moves.
Married to a Nonresident Alien Spouse
A U.S. taxpayer married to a nonresident alien can have special filing-status and election choices.
Read guide →ITIN for a Foreign Spouse
A foreign spouse who cannot obtain an SSN may need an ITIN for certain U.S. tax filings.
Read guide →Child Tax Credit for Americans Abroad
Americans abroad may qualify for child-related tax benefits, but identification, income and FEIE choices can affect the result.
Read guide →Foreign Gifts to U.S. Persons
Large gifts from foreign persons can require Form 3520 even when the gift itself is not ordinary income.
Read guide →Foreign Inheritance and U.S. Tax
Foreign inheritances can create information-reporting, basis and account-reporting issues.
Read guide →Moving Abroad Tax Checklist
Planning before an international move can reduce surprises involving state residence, payroll, investments and FEIE timing.
Read guide →Moving Back to the U.S. Tax Checklist
Returning to the United States can change FEIE qualification, foreign-account reporting and foreign-tax-credit timing.
Read guide →Child Born Abroad: U.S. Tax Considerations
A child born abroad can create citizenship, Social Security number and tax-credit questions for U.S. parents.
Read guide →Divorce Abroad and U.S. Tax Filing
A divorce while living abroad can change filing status, dependency claims, property transfers and account reporting.
Read guide →U.S. Tax When a Spouse Changes Residency Status
A spouse who becomes or ceases to be a U.S. tax resident during the year can create dual-status and election issues.
Read guide →Prefer professional expat tax preparation?
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