topic I was born in the US but never lived there. I have recently discovered that I should still file taxes in the US. I am looking for help to sort out my situation. Any tips? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I was born in the US but never lived there. I have recently discovered that I should still file taxes in the US. I am looking for help to sort out my situation. Any tips?

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:53:10 GMT

US requires all citizens to file. So start filing. One so...

fanfare — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:53:11 GMT

US requires all citizens to file. So start filing.

One solution adopted by many is to renounce your US citizenship.

Start with the open tax years first ( 2016 -2018) then de...

Critter — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:53:13 GMT

Start with the open tax years first ( 2016 -2018) then deal with the older ones later ... I would probably seek professional assistance in this matter.

Yes thank you, indeed I am looking for professional assis...

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:53:14 GMT

Yes thank you, indeed I am looking for professional assistance and was wondering if anyone here could recommend a trustworthy organization? Turbotax does not assist in these matters it seems? Thanks again.

turbotax and other software packages can handle foreign i...

fanfare — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:53:15 GMT

turbotax and other software packages can handle foreign income.
Enter your income and tax paid to another country.
US gives you a credit for that, up to about $100,000.

unless your situation is much more complex you can file yourself.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-by-birth-or-through-a-us-citizen-parent">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-by-birth-or-through-a-us-citizen-parent</a>