Tax help thanks

No one will have paid much attention to the fact I have not posted to this part of the forum before. But my absence is telling in that I have specifically avoided it because what-I-didn't-know-wouldn't-hurt-me.

Things catch up and I had reason to file my US taxes in a panic...all based on false information I was given by the IRS office at the US Embassy in London a few years ago. Basically, I felt I was told I didn't have to file US taxes anymore. And what seemed good news to me was taken as gospel until I found out otherwise.

I just wanted to personally thank Helen for helping me out of a mess...and not only done professionally and painlessly, she did it in record time, based on some date issues I had and that she kept into account.

I'd recommend Helen to do your taxes if you have the need as I did. Thank you Helen.

No one will have paid much attention to the fact I have not posted to this part of the forum before. But my absence is telling in that I have specifically avoided it because what-I-didn't-know-wouldn't-hurt-me.

Things catch up and I had reason to file my US taxes in a panic...all based on false information I was given by the IRS office at the US Embassy in London a few years ago. Basically, I felt I was told I didn't have to file US taxes anymore. And what seemed good news to me was taken as gospel until I found out otherwise.

I just wanted to personally thank Helen for helping me out of a mess...and not only done professionally and painlessly, she did it in record time, based on some date issues I had and that she kept into account.

I'd recommend Helen to do your taxes if you have the need as I did. Thank you Helen.

Hi just stumbled upon this when searching for tax help. Can you tell me a bit more about what you had to do? I find tax filing here really confusing!

Sarah - My main tip is to remain calm as you explore your next steps. A US income tax return for 2017 will need to be filed with the IRS if worldwide income and gains exceed $10,400 (single) $4,050 (married filing separately) or $400 (self-employed). The return is due to be filed by 15 June 2018; but can easily be extended until 15 December if necessary.  An FBAR for 2017 must, however, if needed be filed with the US Treasury by 15 October 2018.