US TAX FILING FOR AMERICANS ABROAD

Your US Taxes filed properly by an expert.

Expert US tax preparation for Americans abroad. A friendly and professional preparer, a one to one call included, and a flat fee. You only pay when your return is ready to file.

American expat filing her US tax return from abroad with SmileTax

60+ years Big Four expat tax experience

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot

Filing from 190+ countries

VETTED AND ACCREDITED

AISH Academy for International School Heads member
EARCOS East Asia Regional Council of Schools member
NESA Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools member
SmileTax rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Authorized IRS efile provider
IRS Enrolled Agent, admitted to practice before the IRS

Fast, friendly and affordable expat tax service.

Our team of US tax professionals have decades of expat tax preparation experience with the “big four” accounting firms and our unique technology driven approach means we take care of your obligations efficiently and cost effectively so you don’t need to worry about your tax obligations.

SmileTax expat tax specialists preparing a US tax return
Efficient online US expat tax preparation with SmileTax

Take the pain out of tax season.

Filing your expat taxes is one of the more painful aspects about moving abroad. The added complications and rules can seem daunting so it is important to find a tax professional that understands your situation.

With our team, you can relax knowing that your tax prep is in good hands and will be done accurately.

One to one meeting

Our approach uses technology for efficiency which means we pass on incredible savings to our clients. However, personal contact is still central to our process, which brings peace of mind, knowing your tax return is being prepared by experienced professionals that understand your personal situation.

One to one video consultation with a SmileTax expat tax preparer

REAL CLIENTS, REAL SITUATIONS

Two situations you might recognise.

Most people come to us because something has gone wrong, or because nothing has been done for a while. Neither is unusual, and neither is a problem we have not fixed before.

“I hadn’t filed in years.”

Josh Bishop, American expat in Indonesia
Head of School, Surabaya Intercultural School

“My US accountant got it wrong.”

Benjamin Sheridan, American expat in Ecuador
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Academia Cotopaxi

Behind on filing, or unsure your last return was done right?

Talk to us about catching up →

Expertise

Our team has over 60 years experience preparing expat tax returns.

We pride ourselves on preparing taxes for expats just like you. We’ll quickly assess your situation to ensure your filing is completed, securely and optimized for the best tax result. Always with a focus on what matters most: getting your taxes filed on time, accurately and efficiently!

Who we work with

American international school
International Schools & Colleges
Taxes for missionaries
Foreign Service on Local Economy
tax preparation of doctors overseas
Medical & Research Organizations
Charity worker expat taxes
Charitible Organizations
aid workers tax returns
International Aid & Development
Taxes for nonprofit workers
Nonprofit Organizations

We also work with digital nomads working with US companies

(receiving FORM 1099-NEC)

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SIMPLE PROCESS

File your taxes in 3 simple steps

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Step 1

Tell us about yourself

No outdated and tedious pdf or Word questionnaires to fill out! Our user-friendly, smart tool TaxTime™ gathers only the information we need to prepare your tax return. It comes with bank level security and encryption so you know your data is secure.

Step 2

Meet your tax preparer

Schedule a web meeting with your friendly CPA or IRS enrolled agent to discuss your filing and answer any questions you might have. Our clients love the personal touch they enjoy with our team and tell us it is a big part of the reason they keep using our service year after year.

Client meeting her SmileTax IRS Enrolled Agent on a video call
Approving and efiling a completed US expat tax return
Step 3

Payment, review & e-file tax return

We only ask you to pay our fee once your tax return is ready for you to review. When you have approved your tax return it will be e-filed and the IRS acknowledgement will be sent out to you.

Smile! you are done for another year

PRICING

Transparent fees.

Our tax preparation fee includes working with an expert tax specialist who has extensive experience of helping expats just like you.

Simple. Secure. Affordable.

You will only pay the preparation fee when your return is ready to e-file.

A web meeting with your tax preparer is included in the fee.

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Federal Tax Prep

$399

Our premium US Federal tax return filing service - expert expat tax support and all credits and exclusions.

What You Get

Tax Return prepared by our industry leading expat tax experts

Consultation with your tax preparer

Easy and secure document collection

Professional and friendly client support

100% accurate tax filing

E-sign and IRS E-file

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  • Schedule E
  • Schedule K1
  • Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
  • Foreign Tax Credits
  • 1 x rental property included ($99 per additional rental property - max 2)
  • 1 x Foreign pay (non W2) calculation included ($99 per additional calculation)
  • Interest / brokerage / dividend entries
  • Your data is 100% secure

State Tax Returns

$99

Some US States require US expats to file State Tax Returns. The rules are different in each State. Your smiletax expert will guide you according to your situation.

Additional Federal Return

$329

If you need an additional year federal return to catch up, we discount the prior year.

FBAR Reporting

FREE (do it yourself!)

Get our free guide on how to file your own FBAR and make sure you are compliant under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

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What our clients say

"Exceptionally easy"

“Thank you so much for all of your help with my US tax return. You made it exceptionally easy and straight forward and it was a great experience from start to finish. I look forward to reconnecting next year in relation to my taxes!”
Sarah G

"Very knowledgeable"

“Smile Tax responded to emails quickly, made sure they understood my tax questions and addressed them clearly, and were clearly very knowledgeable about US tax laws and intricacies of being an expat!”
Amanda B

"Easy and uncomplicated"

“Working with Smile Tax made filing our US taxes easy and uncomplicated. Being expats living in France, their expertise and service made the process painless and also gave us the reassurance that we had complied with all applicable laws, including the FBAR. Their new online filing service and flat, low rate added to the ease.”
Catherine R

Looking for a stress-free, professional and affordable service to file your U.S. taxes?

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Ready to Get Started?

Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll get right on it for you. Remember – you don’t pay us until your tax return is ready to file.