Hello past, present and future Expats,
I've been in VN since the beginning of the year so I am eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, but as I read the recent posts about all the hassles with the US Tax system I wanted to get a jump on things so I have all my ducks in a row for next year.
My situation is fairly simple (at least from my perspective).This year I'll have some small US income, some US capital gains and some small income in VN (well below the earnings threshold) and have not opened a bank account here so FBAR is not an issue. In all cases taxes have been withheld.
My questions are as follows:
I saw that TurboTax may have a way to efile income taxes, does anyone have experience going this route?
Is it imperative that a tax attorney or a tax professional get involved in the process?
If so, does anyone know of a reputable tax person in either the US or VN that can help?
What documentation do I need for my VN income?
Thanks in advance for any constructive input.
Mark