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9/2024 Recently, news of proposed expanded child tax credits have been in the news. Some rumors have been swirling around, so here is a...

Did you know? NJ now has a $1,000 refundable child tax credit, while NY only gives up to $330 for the empire state child credit. Both are...

What's the best US credit card for expats with big families, who spend a lot on food each month? The Capital One Savor One credit card...

What is your filing status if your spouse is not a US citizen or resident? You would file either as Married filing separately or Head of...

Special rules for families living in the US on a work visa, which do not have a green card but do meet the substantial presence test:...

The new rules would still require the refundable child tax credit to be based on work, however...

$175 per month as a monthly US government child stipend, no strings attached? This may happen soon. Big news about the child tax credit:...

Oh no, What happened?! A letter from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network arrives in your mailbox. A penalty of $10,000 FBAR (Foreign...

They were shocked! Instead of receiving a stimulus payment of $9,800, they received a tax bill for over $10k! How did this happen? This...

Obtaining a social security card for a child born abroad has become greatly difficult, and has major tax implications. In a LinkedIn...

There's a frustrating myth people call me about time and time again. Some people are under the impression that the US government provides...

Did you know that foreign income can qualify you to receive the child tax credit refund? Sadly, a misconception has caused many to have...

Did you know that filing taxes with Married Filing Separately status can sometimes be extremely advantageous? (No, you do not have to...

Samuel M. Nachfolger, AFSP, CAA samuel@borderlesstaxes.com The Expanded Child Tax Credit for 2021 and US Expatriate families [1] ...