Deductions & credits

this is ridiculous in your situation

("YOU could be required to pay $100,000 and go to jail...") from a "here to help" (for a fee of "from $1,250") tax expert about interest income (and FBAR/FATCA) and reviewing multiple articles about draconian US tax law provoking American expats to renounce their US citizenship.

 

they want your $1,250 or more for which they will provide no real help. they will also have your personal information and possibly your credit card number which can lead to identity theft.  

 

however,  where does the money come from to pay the expenses you incur.