Do I have to file US taxes abroad?
US citizens and green-card holders keep filing wherever they live. Answer six questions to see whether you need a tax return, an FBAR and Form 8938 for tax year 2025, the returns due in 2026.
Behind on filing? Many Americans abroad find out years later. The IRS has catch-up procedures for people who didn't know. Do I still file US taxes if I move abroad?
General information, not tax advice. This checks the main federal thresholds only. Other rules can make you file, such as owing certain taxes or receiving advance credit payments, and most states have their own rules. Check the IRS filing requirements, FinCEN's FBAR page and the IRS's Form 8938 comparison, or ask a tax professional who works with Americans abroad.