How to file a federal tax return if you live outside the U.S.
If you are a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder living abroad, the tax filing process is similar to filing a return if you are in the U.S.
Learn from the IRS about filing a U.S. tax return if you live abroad.
As a U.S. citizen or a resident alien, find out:
- If you need to file
- What income to report
- Which forms to file
- Where to send your return if you are filing by mail
LAST UPDATED: April 5, 2023
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