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Video Tutorials Expat Tax FAQs About Login Get Started Video Tutorials Expat Tax FAQs About Login Get Started × Get Started Login Expat Tax FAQs Features Getting Started Pricing Security Tax Return Tax Terms TaxPackage FAQ User Help Video Tutorials About MyExpatTaxes MyExpat­Taxes is here to help you Search for: Search Button Do I have to pay taxes as a US American living abroad? How does MyExpatTaxes work? What do I need to get started? Check out our Help Center to see top US expat tax questions and answers! Getting Started User Help Tax Return Expat Tax FAQs Pricing Security Expat Tax FAQs Getting Started Security Tax Terms Video Tutorials Features Pricing Tax Return Tax Package FAQ User Help Top FAQs Getting Started How do I get started with MyExpatTaxes? By Jody Fennell / On August 19, 2021 / Getting Started, GettingStarted (Top) MyExpatTaxes is a tax software that helps you file your US taxes, no matter where you live. Getting started takes less than 5 minutes. To make the process faster, ensure you have the required documents needed to file your return. Set Up your Account Create an Account. Create an account in under 3 minutes! Answer simple questions about yourself. Activate your account . A link will be sent to your inbox to activate your account. Make sure to check your spam! Quickly answer simple questions. Our intuitive software adapts to the answers you give, which saves you time. For many expats, this takes under 15 minutes! Optional: Unlock Expert Tax Support We can make your tax process even easier. Upgrade and be able to meet with your personal tax professional via video call. More Information … Complete your payment This will unlock your tax package draft! Your payment is always secure, using rigorous European Security Standards. We will e-File! Give feedback on your tax package draft, or proceed to authorize MyExpatTaxes to instantly e-file your return! Documents to get Started | Required for all taxpayers: Your foreign version of a W-2 (a document from your employer that provides you with an overview of your total salary and taxes paid) Documents to get Started | Other common documents taxpayers need: Did you? Documents you might need: Sell stocks, get dividends, earn interest income 1099 or foreign equivalent Pay off student loans 1098-E Pay off a mortgage 1098 Move recently Receipts for moving related expenses Donate to charity Receipts for charitable donations Pay un-reimbursed medical, dental or business expenses Receipts for relevant expenses You can always save your progress & return to your account if you don’t have all the information handy. So no worries! Get Started! Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 15 No 5 How long does it take to file my US tax return? By Martina / On December 13, 2021 / Getting Started, GettingStarted (Top) For customers with standard tax cases, their return can take anywhere between 15-30 minutes. With the option to save and go back, those with more complex cases or filing for multiple years can take their time without feeling rushed. Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 21 No 8 What would be the process and how long will it take to review my tax return? By Shahed Aboud / On August 19, 2021 / Getting Started, GettingStarted (Top) If you opt for a professional review, then our tax review team would start looking into your case as soon as possible. We might need more information and, if so, will reach out to you. If all is well, we’ll upload your final tax return to the site. We average around 3-5 business days per review; so it may take a bit longer, though, depending on your tax situation’s complexity. Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 8 No 1 Features Can I submit an (EFW) payment to the IRS? By Nathalie Goldstein / On February 5, 2023 / Features, Features (Top) Yes, you can submit an Electronic Funds Withdrawal Payment directly to the IRS using your US Bank when e-filing through our platform. The option is available on both e-filing submission methods (Self-Select Pin and 8879) We only facilitate the submission of your payment request and cannot support you in the processing of the payment by the IRS. Once submitted, we cannot cancel your payment request. Instead call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 888-353-4537 to inquire about or cancel your payment, but please wait 7 to 10 days after your return was accepted before calling. You are solely responsible for checking your bank records for the payment transaction. Again, you can call IRS e-file Payment Services 24/7 at 888-353-4537 to inquire about your payment. More information here: https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 0 No 0 Can you e-file my return for me? By Martina / On August 19, 2021 / Features, Features (Top) Yes, you can e-file your tax return with us, but do note that the IRS requires a paper-mailed tax return in certain situations (like the Streamlined Procedure ). If that would apply to you, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process to submit your return via post. Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 18 No 2 Does MyExpatTaxes have a referral program? By Michelle / On November 22, 2021 / Features, Features (Top) Yes, of course! With your first purchase, you’ll receive a unique referral link to share that with your friends! They’ll receive 20% off their first return and you’ll get €20 in credit towards your next tax return with us. In addition, all returning customers starting from 2021, will automatically get 25 credits added to their account for next year’s filing. This way, we offer users 2 ways to save when filing with MyExpatTaxes. Learn more about our referral program . Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 3 No 1 Do you support taxes for other countries as well? By Martina / On August 19, 2021 / Features, Features (Top) This is definitely on our roadmap. Please email us here and we’ll update you if we can support you! Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 6 No 1 Can I also file my state tax return with MyExpatTaxes? By Martina / On August 19, 2021 / Features, Features (Top) Short answer: Yes! At the moment, we cannot guarantee that we can cover your state return in the flat fee pricing for our app as each state is different and has different tax laws (to be fair, a handful of states are bigger than some European countries, so we get it). Most expats don’t need to file a state return. However, if it is determined that you do need a state return, we’ll let you know immediately and the additional fee for preparation. In the meantime, read about state taxes as an expat and how to avoid having to file a state return . Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 6 No 4 Pricing What does your flat fee pricing include? By Martina / On August 19, 2021 / Pricing, Pricing (Top) We don’t agree with the common pricing schemes in the market, where customers are charged per form and don’t see the total bill until the end. We won’t ever do that to you! Therefore we developed a flat fee pricing structure which includes the most common US Expat Forms: Schedule 1040 with common Expat Tax attachments: Form 2555 (2555-EZ), and 1116 Schedules A, B, C, E, D & even SE as needed based on your tax situation FBAR and Form 8938 If you want to look for a specific form, please refer to our list of supported forms . Was this Article helpful? Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve. Yes 23 No 35 When and how do I pay on MyExpatTaxes? By Martina / On...