Please help.

[Boiler 45,535]

We have VAT in the UK, for Americans sort of like Sales Tax.

But we also have income tax, sounds like you do not?

[NYjones 13]

No, we do not have income tax here. What do you think would be best?

[Boiler 45,535]

He might want to have a chat with a CPA.

[NYjones 13]

Ok. We will start there.

[kzielu 1,149]

No, we do not have income tax here. What do you think would be best?

That actually terrible news for your boyfriend. He had to file taxes and report his income regardless of where he lived or where he earned money. With most of the countries if his money were already taxes, he wouldn't have to pay tax to IRS on it unless he made a lot. If he didn't pay taxes where he lived, chances are he may have to. As Boiler said, talk to professional...

[I love San Diego 18]

Sweet! Thanks Boiler! I am still not clear on the taxes part. I'm sorry if I am being pain. ... since he was not working in the US for his adult life...should he get some signed from his last employer stating previous income? Here we do not files taxes but we do pay Value Added Tax. I'm worried that not having proof of previous tax filings AND the fact that he has only been working for 4 months might be a problem. Keep in mind that by time the affidavit of support is needed it will be a few months from now.

One of the nice things about America is that if you are a citizen of this country, you must report your income to the IRS no matter where you reside, or where the money was earned. Yes, that money is usually exempt from taxes up to a certain amount, but every American citizen is still required to file taxes from wherever they happen to be in the world.

There should be no penalty since he did not owe any taxes. I am not sure what the requirements are in terms of evidence for income. The requirements for reporting foreign assets has a $50,000 threshold, so he probably won't have to worry about bank accounts and such.

Here is some information http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

[NYjones 13]

Yes, definitely some bad news for us. I will start seeking assistance ASAP. I not familiar with filing taxes in the US and the info so far looks complicated. I am quite sad about this but I am sure we will figure it out.

[Caryh 5,206]

Sweet! Thanks Boiler! I am still not clear on the taxes part. I'm sorry if I am being pain. ... since he was not working in the US for his adult life...should he get some signed from his last employer stating previous income? Here we do not files taxes but we do pay Value Added Tax. I'm worried that not having proof of previous tax filings AND the fact that he has only been working for 4 months might be a problem. Keep in mind that by time the affidavit of support is needed it will be a few months from now.

As a USA citizen, he is required to file tax returns even when all his income and residence is abroad. This is something that will hold you up. They will want to see his 2013 tax return.

[NYjones 13]

Thanks Caryh,

We Wil start the process of filing back taxes. It is over both of our heads so we will need help on this. I will start asking around for help.

[Caryh 5,206]

Thanks Caryh,

We Wil start the process of filing back taxes. It is over both of our heads so we will need help on this. I will start asking around for help.

There is a taxes an immigration section here. You might find some good advice on the entire expat filing taxes late process.

Here's a link that gives some basics on having to file while living abroad.

http://online.barrons.com/news/articles/SB50001424052748704852604578306562949156042