What an American Living in London Needs to Sort Out
What an American Living in London Needs to Sort Out Form 5471 Once you know you owe Form 5471, the next question is almost always practical: what do you actually need to gather before an accountant can start? The form itself asks for detailed financial and ownership information about a foreign corporation, and most of […]
Why an American Living in London Chooses US/UK Tax Returns
Why an American Living in London Chooses US UK Tax Returns Preparation Instead of Filing Alone Plenty of Americans in London start out filing their own taxes. The US side looks familiar enough from home, tax software walks them through the UK side, and the whole thing feels manageable for a year or two. Then […]
Form 5471: The Complete 2026 Catch-Up Guide for an American
Form 5471: The Complete 2026 Catch-Up Guide for an American Living in London Form 5471 has a habit of piling up. One missed year quietly becomes three, then five, because nothing about running a UK limited company prompts a reminder from the IRS. By the time most Americans in London realize they’re behind, they’re not […]
Do You Need US/UK Tax Return Preparation? A Decision Guide
Do You Need US UK Tax Returns Preparation? A Decision Guide for an American Living in London Not every American in London needs professional US UK tax returns preparation. Some situations really are simple enough to handle with tax software and an afternoon. Most, though, cross a line that turns a straightforward filing into something […]
US UK Tax Returns Preparation: What an American Living London
US UK Tax Returns Preparation: What an American Living in London Should Expect on Fees and Timeline US UK tax returns preparation rarely costs what people expect, and it rarely takes as long as they fear either. Most Americans in London budget for one number and get quoted another, then panic about a deadline that’s […]