U.S. tax experts for
Americans living abroad.
Living overseas should open doors, not create tax headaches. At Clear Expat Tax, we help U.S. citizens and Green Card holders around the world stay compliant with U.S. tax laws while making the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Who We Help
- Digital nomads and remote workers
- Employees working overseas
- Self-employed consultants and freelancers
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Dual citizens and Accidental Americans
- Military contractors and international professionals
- Retirees living abroad
- Families relocating internationally
About Clear Expat Tax Founder, Martin Carlsen, EA
Martin has spent more than 15 years helping internationally mobile individuals manage their U.S. tax responsibilities. His experience includes expatriate tax outsourcing for a Big 4 accounting firm, international assignment tax compliance for a Fortune 500 company, and hands-on preparation of U.S. expat tax returns as an Enrolled Agent.
Martín works with both inbound and outbound U.S. expats, helping clients address the tax challenges that come with living and working across borders. He holds a BS in Accounting and an Executive MBA from a Financial Times top-ranked executive education program. Fluent in English and Spanish, Martín brings both technical knowledge and clear communication to his work with clients around the world.
BS in Accounting
Enrolled Agent
EMBA
Your Journey Abroad
- State tax planning before you leave
- Departure date and residency rules
- Investment and brokerage accounts
- Banking, credit cards, and finances
- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion planning
- Your first U.S. expat tax return
- FBAR filing for foreign accounts
- Filing status and tax treaty benefits
- Reporting foreign employment
- Pensions and local retirement plans
- Annual U.S. tax return filing
- Foreign tax credits and deductions
- Investments and foreign mutual funds
- Owning property abroad
- Small business & self-employment
- Social Security and U.S. pensions
- IRA & retirement account withdrawals
- Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
- Medicare and health insurance
- Estate and legacy planning
- Ending the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
- Re-establishing U.S. residency
- Bringing assets and accounts back
- Selling foreign property
- State tax considerations
Why Choose Clear Expat Tax?
- Specialists in U.S. expat tax
- Clear, practical advice in plain English
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Secure and confidential systems
- Support beyond filing season
Our Process
Our Promise
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the United States taxes based on citizenship, not residency. All U.S. citizens and Green Card holders must file annual U.S. federal tax returns if their worldwide income exceeds the minimum filing thresholds.
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) allows qualifying U.S. expats to exclude up to an annually adjusted threshold ($120,000+) of foreign earned income from U.S. federal income tax.
The Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116) provides a dollar-for-dollar credit against your U.S. tax liability for foreign income taxes paid to your host country on foreign-source income.
If the total aggregate value of your foreign financial accounts exceeds $10,000 at any point during the calendar year, you must file an FBAR (FinCEN Form 114).
Yes! We specialize in the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures, helping you get fully caught up on past-due U.S. tax returns and FBARs penalty-free.
We assist digital nomads, freelancers, and international business owners with self-employment tax strategies, totalization agreements, and foreign entity reporting.
Yes, we guide clients through repatriation tax planning, unwinding foreign tax structures, re-establishing state residency, and transferring international assets.
We offer transparent, flat-fee pricing with no surprise charges. Contact us for a customized fee schedule tailored to your specific tax situation.
International U.S. tax rules are highly complex. Working with dedicated expat Enrolled Agents ensures you maximize tax savings while remaining 100% compliant.
Absolutely. We use bank-level 256-bit encryption, strict access controls, and secure client portals to ensure your financial data is protected.
