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Find out if you need to file a tax return, and learn how to file taxes if you live abroad.
You may not have to file a federal income tax return if your income is below a certain amount. But, you must file a tax return to claim a refundable tax credit or a refund for withheld income tax. Find out if you have to file a tax return.
You may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes if you're self-employed or if not enough tax is taken out of your salary or pension. It can also apply to other earnings including alimony, interest, or dividends. Learn how to calculate your estimated taxes, find out when they’re due, and the penalty for underpaying.
U.S. citizens or Green Card holders living abroad must pay U.S. income tax on their worldwide income.
Taxpayer service is no longer available at foreign posts of duty. Instead, use the International Taxpayer Service Call Center.
If you are a nonresident living and earning money in the United States, you may be required to file a U.S. tax return.
You will need to file a U.S. tax return depending on your:
Review this list of five situations to learn more about who must file.
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Last Updated: January 14, 2020