Filing a tax return in the US is in the best interest of everyone who has earned U.S. dollars, no matter what is their status. Many non-residents failed to file as they assume they do not own and this issue usually lies in overpayment. Keep in mind that the amount withheld from the average non-US resident paycheck is over the amount that would be due at the end of the year. Keep in mind that failing to file means you have suffered a huge loss of a refund.
Do US citizens need to pay taxes when living abroad?
No matter whether you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income tax or even gift and estate returns and paying estimated tax are the same whether you are in the U.S or abroad. This means you as an American living abroad or Green Cardholder has to file a US federal tax return if your total income – irrespective of where the income was earned exceeds any of the following minimum thresholds:
- $10,300: For citizens filing as single
- $20,600: For citizens filing as Married Filing Jointly
- $4,000: For citizens filing as Married Filing Separately
- $400: For citizens filing as Self-Employed
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