Smart tax prep for Americans living and working abroad who want to stay compliant, avoid double taxation, and never miss a filing deadline.
Most Americans abroad outgrow a “one-size-fits-all” accountant fast. That’s when mistakes happen:
From the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit to housing cost adjustments and treaty benefits, expat-specific tax breaks go well beyond what a general accountant knows to look for.
No ghosting. No waiting weeks for a reply across time zones. Just clear, fast answers from CPAs who understand what it actually means to live and file taxes from abroad.
Missing an FBAR filing or getting FEIE and the Foreign Tax Credit wrong can mean steep penalties or paying tax twice on the same income. Without the right guidance, the gap between what you owe and what you’re prepared for gets expensive fast.
Our Tax Services Are Built for Americans Abroad, Not Corporations
Living abroad gets you an automatic extension, but it doesn’t erase the deadline or the interest that can accrue. We track every date that applies to your situation so nothing slips through the cracks.
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit can’t always be used the same way, and picking the wrong one — or missing the election deadline — can cost you for years. We model both and help you choose the strategy that keeps the most money in your pocket.
If you have foreign bank, investment, or pension accounts, you may need to file an FBAR or Form 8938, often with steep penalties for getting it wrong. We help you understand what applies to you and file it correctly, every year.
Where you live, how long you stay, and how you’re paid all affect your US tax picture. We check in throughout the year so your filing status, exclusions, and credits stay accurate as your situation abroad changes.
Access your tax files from anywhere, while your data stays private.
We don’t just send you numbers, we explain your return in simple terms.
Backed by real coverage, not just a promise — if the IRS comes knocking, you’re covered.
Income and expenses in whatever currency they hit, converted and categorized every month.
Know exactly where your business stands no matter which time zone you’re working from.
The same team keeping your books also handles your foreign-account filings, so nothing falls through the cracks.
I’m just like the creators I work with —
I understand the mix of freedom and chaos that comes with a global lifestyle. My goal is to make bookkeeping and taxes simple, clear, and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best.
– Cameron Botes, Founder & Tax Advisor
See why other Americans abroad trust us with their taxes
Don’t lose your hard-earned cash to missed deductions or tax penalties. Schedule a call with the BizBud to see how we can help lower your next tax bill.
Still have questions about taxes as an American living abroad? Here’s what we get asked the most.
FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) is a separate filing from your tax return, required if the combined value of your foreign bank, investment, or other financial accounts exceeded $10,000 at any point during the year — even if you never lived abroad. Missing it can carry steep penalties, even when no tax is actually owed. BizBud reviews your foreign accounts each year and files your FBAR alongside your return.
It depends on your income level, the tax rate in your country of residence, and whether you have investment income the FEIE doesn’t cover. Choosing the wrong one, or switching without understanding the rules, can cost you thousands over time. BizBud models both against your actual numbers and recommends the strategy that keeps the most money in your pocket.
You’re not alone — it’s one of the most common situations we see with Americans abroad, and there are established paths to get caught up without necessarily facing the harshest penalties. The key is addressing it before the IRS reaches out to you, not after. BizBud reviews your history and helps you get compliant as cleanly as possible.
It depends on which state you lived in and how thoroughly you cut ties with it. Some states make it easy to end your tax residency when you move overseas, while others make it deliberately difficult. BizBud reviews your specific state’s rules so you’re not stuck paying state tax on income you earned abroad.
Foreign retirement accounts and investment funds often don’t get the same tax treatment abroad that they do in the US, and some can trigger complex reporting requirements if handled incorrectly. BizBud helps you understand what you’re holding and how to report it correctly, so a foreign pension doesn’t turn into a tax headache.
We work with American clients wherever they’ve settled, whether that’s a single country for years or a few different postings along the way. BizBud understands the base US filing requirements that apply no matter where you live, and adapts to your specific country’s tax treaty and reporting quirks as needed.
