have lived here three years
2006-11-12 03:20:12 · 4 answers · asked by chigaimasu 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I agree with Mathew. Do not be scared about filing. The IRS doesn't bite in curcumstances like this. If you are concerned about filing a return for yourself, seek out a US preparer in Japan. If you cannot find one, contact the nearest US embassy or consulate. I believe they keep lists of preparers.
If you have minimal investment income and earn less than $80,000 equivalent per year you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Even if it is more than $80,000 you can still get credit or a deduction for tax paid in Japan. Please deal with this sooner rather than later. You will feel much better for it.
2006-11-12 04:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a U.S. citizen you are required to file an income tax return each year. You could exclude a certain amount of income earned in Japan by filing and making an election each year.
If you still owed tax on income earned in Japan there would be a foreign tax credit available.
2006-11-12 04:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are a US citizen you should have filed a return each year. You may have qualified for an exclusion but still should have filed.
2006-11-12 03:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe so because you are a citizen of the USA
2006-11-12 03:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by a.gatenby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋