We handle taxes for Americans living in El Salvador. Drop off your documents at our location in La Libertad and Sonsonate, then hit the beach while we work on your return! Or send your documents over a secure portal and we'll handle the rest.
¡Hola! I'm a Certified Public Accountant registered in both Virginia and Maryland. I've been doing taxes for over 25 years. We have been working for expats in Macaronesia, Nepal, and the Middle East. We use US-based servers and software.
We see clients in La Libertad and Sonsonate by appointment, and we're reachable year-round from our office in Lansdowne, Virginia.
Even if you live overseas, if you're a US citizen, you're still obligated to file. If you retained your house in the US state you left, you may be required to file and pay taxes to that state.
If you're physically located overseas, you're automatically allowed a two-month extension, making your return due June 15 of any given year.
To exclude your US income you'll need to complete special forms and meet either the bona fide residency test or the physical presence test — so keep a list of your travel dates and locations, since leaving your host country can affect the exclusion.
You still file a 1040 for as long as you hold US citizenship. Between the exclusion and the foreign tax credit, most expats end up owing little or nothing.
Foreign accounts topping $10,000 combined trigger their own filings, handled alongside the return.
One of the most common expat situations. The streamlined procedures catch you up — handled without judgment.
Some states claim you intend to return and expect tax on all your income while you keep a residence there.
Everything above is handled by our full firm — see the complete expat service, or the rest of what we do.
I first came to Gordon in 2013 after filing my tax returns from overseas for a few years and consistently facing issues with my filings. There was some uncertainty around my eligibility for the overseas exemption, and I wanted expert guidance. I reached out to Gordon, who helped clarify and resolve the situation, and the process has been straightforward ever since. I am now settled in Switzerland and married, and I continue to rely on Gordon for my US tax returns. He is easy to reach, responsive, and I always feel like my return has been handled properly.
I started working with Gordon 25 years ago when I was working out of DC. I moved out of the country to a Pacific island and have continued to use him for my US tax filings. I find him easy to work with and knowledgeable on my tax matters.
I have been working overseas for about 10 years and was not aware I needed to file a tax return. I went to renew my passport at an embassy in the Middle East, and the IRS had issued a seizure notice and my passport was impounded. This put me in an impossible situation, because my work was in the Middle East and if I had gone back to the States to resolve this situation, I would have lost my job. I contacted Gordon to see if he could help with the matter. Not only did he get it resolved, but he assisted in getting my passport back faster than the system would have been, had he not rattled the tree for me. I am grateful for the assistance Gordon provided and will continue to use his services until I return stateside.
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