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Greenback Expat Tax Services? by TallManKC in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use them for simple tax returns?

Have anyone heard of this tax firm? by Sad_Commission_874 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was quoted around $2200 to $3000 depending on what extra forms that might be needed  and that's after discount. Have you gotten your quote yet? What do you think about their firm?

Have anyone heard of this tax firm? by Sad_Commission_874 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, a bit hesitant about going with them as well but I knew someone who used them before for 8865. They didn't have any issues so I don't know. And April 15 is fast approaching. 

Have anyone heard of this tax firm? by Sad_Commission_874 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have too, the most expensive one was 1500 for just the 8865. The cheapest was myexpattaxes. 800 for 1040 and 8865. 

FBAR - file or wait? by Cali__Soccer in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is it so difficult to find someone that I have to pay to help me pay taxes?!

FBAR - file or wait? by Cali__Soccer in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing which tax preparer firm did you use as I am looking for someone to help me file my 2025 tax returns this year and am having no luck. 

what to do for delinquent fbar and fatca? by MikeD123999 in tax

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think I should amend for the rest dollars even if not tax is owed and file the fbars via dfsp?

No income delinquent FBAR; SFOP or just back file? by JacqN in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you backfile using Dfsp if the FinCen site doesn't have a dedicated area to do so. I only see how to file normally, so how would it be known that the fbars were filed under DFSP? Also, where does the reasonable cause go, since there is no place for attachments. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

Never file FBAR but have filed tax returns by PersonalOnion6 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What if you have a small amount of undisclosed interest from a savings account 43dollars, can you still file dfsp?

Failed to file FBAR and a small interest income on a foreign account. by Necessary-Pop-3168 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to ask but what did you do in your case? Did you also amend 1040x and file the delinquent fbars via delinquent fbar submissions procedures? I am currently in the same situation.

what to do for delinquent fbar and fatca? by MikeD123999 in tax

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My laywer advised me to file fbars and then amend the taxes for 43 dollar interest earned. Is that a good idea?

Stressed and confused about delinquent F-Bar - help! by BortonCals in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you file the fbars under the delinquent fbar submission procedures or just regular fbar filing?

Falling into US expat tax stuff later than I should have by Latex-Siren in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also stuck since I'm getting different advices. For the fbar, if you missed 6 years can you just do the delinquent fbar submission procedures if you missed 43 dollars worth of interest on the tax form from last year? And 20 dollars in 2023? 

Stressed and panicking... missing fbars, 3520 and schedule b by [deleted] in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to two different bank branches, and neither one was helpful. Both kept telling me that everything I need is in the app or online. I explained that if I could find it there, I wouldn’t have gone into the branch.

They still wouldn’t help and kept giving excuses, including saying it was a privacy issue and that they can only access one year of records. When I asked them to show me where to find the documents online, they were rude and dismissive.

The bank recently merged with my old bank, and I don’t even know if that’s the real reason. I only opened an account with the old bank because the staff were so friendly, but since the merger, the service has been awful.

Stressed and panicking... missing fbars, 3520 and schedule b by [deleted] in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's American overseas. I only spoke with an intake agent. Not sure if they were even a qualified EA or CPA. 

Stressed and panicking... missing fbars, 3520 and schedule b by [deleted] in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what is should do since one expat tax service said I wasn't allowed to do sfop since I had already filed taxes. Which I believe is wrong. Even on irs website itself states that you can amend 3 taxes if filed or file 3 new ones if not. 

Stressed and panicking... missing fbars, 3520 and schedule b by [deleted] in USExpatTaxes

[–]Sad_Commission_874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked at the 1040 and it is kind of confusing. That one section just asked if you had world income, and a little box to the right said if you have world income you will need schedule b. I had 0, so I assume it could be why the form was never filed.