IRS Tax Returns for US Expats

If you’re a US citizen or “US person” (Canadian or other citizen with US status such as a Green Card) living in Canada, you must remain in compliance with all US tax laws and regulations. This means that you must file a US personal income tax return every year. Even though Canada and the United States have a tax treaty, one which allows most income to be taxable in the country of residence (i.e. Canada) and not to be double taxed, it’s important to keep filing US personal income tax returns with the IRS. Whether you have no US tax burden or you have taxable income in the US, full compliance is key.