Our History, Decades of Experience & Expansion
- 2026Paris Office
French Expansion
Open our Paris Office to service US Expats based across France. - 2026Geneva office
Swiss Expansion
Open our Geneva Office to service US Expats based across the French speaking regions of Switzerland. - 2025London Office
UK Expansion
Open our London Office to service US Expats based in the United Kingdom. - 2024Dubai office
UAE Expansion
Open our Dubai Office to service US Expats based in the United Arab Emirates and Middle East Region. - 2023Frankfurt Office
Germany Expansion
Open our Frankfurt Office to service US Expats across Germany. - 2023New Business Division
Fund & Partnership Services
Expanded our services by hiring a team of experts to lead a new Division focused exclusively on Funds & Partnerships. - 2022New CEO Joins
New Leadership
Ian Young joins as CEO, dedicated to strategic development and growth. - 2020New Business Division
Corporate Advisory Services
Expanded our services by hiring a team of experts to lead a new Division focused exclusively on Corporate Advisory Services. - 2014New Capabilities
Specialty Services
Expanded our services by hiring a team of experts to strengthen our corporate tax (5471), forensic accounting and specialized consulting services. - 2009New Ownership
US Tax Services AG
Ryan takes over, converts US Tax Services to an AG, and starts growing the team you know today! - 1995Company Founded
How It All Started
Ellen Reiter founds US Tax Services in Zurich as a Sole Proprietorship.
We Have the Answers to Your US Tax Related Questions
Our team understands the issues faced by US taxpayers living here and throughout Europe. We speak the languages, have an in-depth knowledge of tax treaties and how the tax systems work together and know the pitfalls that can trap the unwary or uninformed.
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American citizens and green card holders are taxed on their worldwide income, regardless of where they live or where their income is derived. Whether or not an American taxpayer actually needs to file depends on their level of income and filing status, such as single, married filing jointly, head of household, etc.
For tax year 2022, the income threshold is only $5 if you are Married Filing Separately, $12,950 for a Single filer, $19,400 for a taxpayer who files as Head of Household and $25,900 for Married Filing Jointly status. These amounts increase for taxpayers who are 65 or older.
Unlike Switzerland, the IRS filing requirements are based strictly on income and not age. Thus, turning 18 does not automatically oblige a child to begin filing a tax return. However, earning income or having ownership of or access to foreign financial accounts may also cause someone below the age of 18 to be obliged to file a tax return or FBAR.
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Taxpayers living abroad receive an automatic extension until June 15, 2023 to send in their 2022 income tax returns. This due date can be extended to October 15, 2023 if a request form is filed. Finally, it’s possible to send a letter to the IRS asking for a second and final extension to December 15, 2023.
However, if tax is due it must be paid by April 18, 2023 in order to avoid interest charges. You may make a prepayment by April 18th and only file your tax return by the extended due date.
The Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) must be electronically filed by October 15, 2023. There can be severe penalties for late filing of the FBAR so it’s very important that it be filed on time.
The IRS has become much stricter about when and how tax returns must be sent from abroad to be considered as timely filed.
Ans: At our core, we hold your privacy and security in the highest regard. We understand the importance of protecting your personal and financial information, ensuring it remains confidential and secure. Our state-of-the-art encryption and security protocols are in place to safeguard your data from unauthorized access. We handle your information with the utmost sensitivity, adhering to stringent data protection standards. Trust is the foundation of our relationship with you, and we commit to maintaining it by continuously updating our security measures. Rest assured, your information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and care.
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