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Tax Help for Self-Employed Expats

You Fell Behind. We’ll Help You Catch Up.

For Americans and green card holders behind on U.S. taxes, by one year or many. Most late filers owe little or nothing once caught up, but you still have to file, and getting you compliant is what we’re here for.

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We’ve Helped Thousands Catch Up.

You Fell Behind While Settling In Abroad

Between visas, housing, and a new job, one or more U.S. tax deadlines slipped by before you noticed.

No one told you U.S. filing continues after you move abroad, and you found out only years later.

You're Not Sure How Bad It Is

You keep hearing that expats owe little or nothing, but you want to know your actual amount.

You’re unsure how serious it is, or whether penalty-free paths still apply after an IRS notice.

The Paper Trail Is a Mess

After a few moves and job changes, you’re missing old returns, statements, or pay stubs.

You’ve read about Streamlined Filing but aren’t sure whether it fits you or what “catching up” involves.

You Just Want a Clear Way Back

You put it off because taxes felt stressful and overwhelming, and now you’re ready to fix it.

You want a nonjudgmental, step-by-step path that gets you compliant for good.

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“I lived in Australia for 10 years without realizing I needed to file my U.S. tax returns. Greenback helped me file through the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedure. Their platform made it easy. My accountant was very helpful. Highly recommend!”

Kyle D. Australia

“Greenback Expat Tax Services really helped me with my Streamlined filing process. Service was prompt and polite, and my accountant answered all of my questions. I can warmly recommend Greenback for expats trying to deal with their tax report.”

Meri S. Finland

“My accountant has assisted me since 2018. She first helped me with Streamlined filing procedures and FBAR filings, then guided me through moving overseas and filing as a dual citizen. I have no hesitation in recommending Greenback.”

Anna R. Ireland

“As a first-time expat filer, I had multiple years of outstanding returns and it felt overwhelming. My Enrolled Agent guided me through preparing and filing every year with precision and care, and made the whole process clear and stress-free.”

Marius M. Romania

Services for Late Filers

Catch-Up Filing With Streamlined Procedures

USD $1,750

For expats behind by several years, often without realizing they had to keep filing. We use the IRS Streamlined Program to bring you current, usually with minimal or no penalties, in one flat-fee package.

Annual Federal Tax Return

USD $565

For expats who are current and want to stay that way. We prepare your yearly Form 1040 and apply the FEIE, Foreign Tax Credit, and treaty benefits strategically, so you never pay more than the law requires.

Small Business and Self-Employment Filing

USD $750

For freelancers and business owners behind on reporting. We prepare Schedule C, self-employment tax, and entity forms like Form 5471, so you can catch up fully and confidently.

FBAR Reporting for Foreign Accounts

USD $125+

For late filers whose foreign accounts topped $10,000 combined in a year they did not report. We prepare and e-file each missing FinCEN Form 114 and keep your account reporting current from here on.

Strategic Tax Consultation

USD $250+

For late filers unsure where to begin. Sit down with an expat tax expert who clarifies your situation, outlines your options, and answers the questions keeping you up at night, with no commitment needed.

State Tax Returns for Expats

USD $185

For expats who still have a state filing obligation. We determine which state you owe based on your last residence and ongoing ties, then prepare and file the return accurately.

Late Filer Tax FAQs

Get answers to the questions late filers ask most, so you know exactly what applies to you and what your next step is.

Most late-filing expats owe little or no U.S. tax, because the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion removes up to $130,000 of earned income for the 2025 tax year and the Foreign Tax Credit offsets most of the rest, so many catch-up returns result in $0 in income tax. You still have to file to claim these benefits, but filing rarely means a large bill.

We review your income, credits, and years owed, then show you where you stand before any work begins. If you earn above the exclusion or hold foreign investments, you may owe some tax, and we handle those more complex returns, too.

Greenback’s Streamlined Filing package is a flat $1,750 and covers the full federal catch-up: 3 years of federal returns (Form 1040, 2555, and schedules), 6 years of FBARs (FinCEN Form 114), and Form 14653, the non-willfulness certification you sign yourself.

It is prepared by a CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent who works with late filers every day, and you review and approve the full package before anything is filed. Most clients who qualify pay minimal or no penalties.

Catching up costs a flat $1,750 total through Greenback’s Streamlined Filing package, no matter how many back years you file, and it covers 3 years of federal returns, 6 years of FBARs, and Form 14653.

State returns are $185, small-business filing is $750, and Form 8938 is $120+ for up to five accounts, all published flat fees.

This is Greenback’s fee to prepare your return; most late filers owe the IRS little or nothing on top. See your price up front with a free estimate, and you do not pay until your return is complete and you approve it.

Yes. Even if the IRS has already contacted you, we can still help you get compliant, often through another path, such as Delinquent FBAR Procedures or a Reasonable Cause statement when Streamlined Filing no longer applies. We handle complex cases and IRS correspondence for you.

For most expats, catching up is a routine, penalty-free civil process, not a criminal one, and honest mistakes are not held against you. Most clients go from sign-up to filed in about two to four weeks.

Yes. Even without complete records, we can still catch you up. Most late filers are missing something, so we help rebuild your tax history from bank statements, employment contracts, and foreign tax assessments. When a document truly cannot be found, your accountant works from reasonable estimates that the IRS accepts. After multiple moves or job changes, this is normal, and it does not stop you from filing accurately and getting back on track.

A dedicated Greenback accountant, a U.S. CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent with deep experience in expat and late-filing cases, prepares your return from start to finish. It is never outsourced and never automated, and the same professional works with you throughout.

Many of our accountants have lived abroad themselves, so they know the realities of catching up on taxes from overseas. We stand behind the returns we prepare, and if the IRS has questions later, your accountant helps you review the notice and respond.

Most people who are years behind need more than one filing, and you do not have to work out which. Your accountant reviews the years you missed and tells you what applies.

For most late filers that is the Streamlined package at a flat $1,750, covering 3 years of federal returns, 6 years of FBARs, and Form 14653.

Add a state return at $185 if your old state still expects one, or small business filing at $750 if you had business income. Every piece has a published flat fee, so you see your full total before any work starts.

It’s Not Too Late. Let’s Get You Caught Up.

Connect with a Greenback specialist who guides you through catching up with zero judgment. Just a clear path to compliance and real peace of mind.

Tax Help for Self-Employed Expats