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KevinBrown2021 Member

Member since 26 February 2021

KevinBrown2021Member26 February 2021 01:26:45

I have been living and working in Germany since 1985 and I have never filed a US tax return. I have attempted to contact the IRS, but they do not respond back. Can anyone advise me how I can file a US tax return from Germany?

Appreciate any help.

Peace Out

Kevin

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert26 February 2021 06:58:17

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Wouldn't this topic, how to submit a USA tax return from abroad, be better placed in the USA forum?
It has nothing to do with Germany.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert26 February 2021 07:02:30

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All the information is on the IRS Website

TominStuttgart Germany Expert

Member since 19 March 2012

TominStuttgartGermany Expert26 February 2021 11:58:19

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I have posted multiple threads about this subject on this site. It is complex and of course only interesting for US persons. If you want, send me a direct message and we can set up a Facebook video chat and I can try to guide you through the subject.

Someone else posted a link to the IRS official site which of course has forms and information. But it is actually complex for one to have an overview and even to know what to look for if they don't know much about the subject. I have to say up front that I am not a lawyer or CPA but studied Finance in the States and have lived and filed US taxes from Germany for decades. I can give a good overview but not certified legal advice.

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