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Expat tax articles, a US tax estimator, the calendar of key dates, and downloadable guides. No gated PDFs, no fluff — just the information we wish we'd had when we started.
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Cross-border US tax has more sharp edges than most things you'll deal with in adult life.
These are the resources we wish we'd had ten years ago — written by the same people who'd be preparing your return if you engaged us. No gated PDFs, no sign-up wall, no syndicated content.
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Pick whichever route helps right now — read up, run the numbers, check the calendar, or download the long-form guide for offline use.
ArticlesBlog / tax guides
In-depth articles on filing season, FBAR, PFIC, treaty positions, and the moving parts of cross-border US tax — written for the people actually filing the returns.
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CalculatorUS tax estimator
Run a quick read on your US federal liability — income, FEIE vs. FTC, and standard deduction, all in your browser. Not advice, but a useful starting point before a call.
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CalendarTax deadlines calendar
April 15, June 15, October 15, FBAR — every key US tax date that matters for filers abroad, in one calendar with what each deadline actually does.
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FAQFAQs
The questions we get most often, answered in plain English — from 'do I really need to file' to 'how does my UK pension show up on the US side?'.
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GuidesFree guides
Standalone guides on FBAR compliance, the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, PFIC rules on UK ISAs, and more. No email gate — just downloadable PDFs.
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- Apr 15main filing deadline (Jun 15 if abroad)
- $10kFBAR threshold per aggregated account
- 8 minaverage article read time
Latest articles.
- Filing Season
US Tax Filing for Americans in the UK: 2026 Guide
Deadlines, thresholds, and the forms every American living in the UK needs to understand this filing season.
Read article - FBAR · FinCEN
Understanding FBAR: When You Need to File FinCEN 114
Any US person with over $10,000 in foreign accounts at any point in the year must file. Here is how it works — and the penalties if you do not.
Read article - PFIC · ISAs
PFIC Rules and UK ISAs: What Americans Abroad Need to Know
Your tax-free UK ISA might cost you thousands in US tax. We break down the Form 8621 implications for US persons holding UK funds.
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