The USA has strict filing requirements for Americans living abroad. If you earn some form of income, whether from inside or outside the U.S., The likelihood is that as a US citizen you will need to file a tax return.
Tax is rarely interesting or exciting, unless you’re getting a rebate, but it’s important to swot up on your liabilities, so that you don’t fall foul of the law.
in this guide, I’ll run through all you need to know about filing your U.S. tax return from Thailand.
From penalties to benefits and statute of limitations to state and federal tax returns, by the end of this post, you’ll know exactly what you need to do.
1. Who Needs to File a U.S. Tax Return?
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, you are required by law to report income from all sources within and outside of the U.S. There are some exceptions, see below, but generally, if you’re earning money, you need to…
