International Tax Return Preparation & Advisory
Finally Feel Confident
About Your Tax Return.
With this package, you get a dedicated international tax specialist, full year support for questions & advisory, and the peace of mind that comes from working with professionals who do this every single day.
Signs Your International Tax Situation Is Keeping You Up at Night.
Your accountant doesn't specialize in international tax
They're great with domestic returns, but when you mention your foreign employer or that investment account overseas, you get silence. Or worse, you've had confident answers that later turn out to be wrong.
You're not sure your current filings are correct
You have foreign accounts, maybe foreign income, and a tax preparer who never seems to ask about any of it. Maybe you've already had a letter from the IRS, and you're tired of not knowing what you don't know.
You're preparing your own return and hoping you got it right
The software says you're done, but you know your finances were more complicated than the boxes you checked, and you're ready to be confident your filings are correct.
You dread the massive bill for asking questions
Every email feels expensive. Every phone call starts a mental timer. You've stopped reaching out because you can't afford to ask what you actually need to know. Tax advice shouldn't require a budget approval.
You need tax confidence, not tax anxiety.
You need someone who specializes in international tax.
What If Your Tax Situation Just... Worked?
We built this package for expats who are done wondering. One dedicated specialist who knows international tax inside and out. Year-round access without surprise bills. And a tax return you actually understand before you sign it.
This isn't a transactional relationship that ends when your return ships. We're available before, during, and after tax season - because that's when questions and opportunities actually come up.
The result You stop dreading tax season. You know you've done everything possible to be compliant & maximize your returns. Then when life throws a curveball, you have someone to call who already knows your situation - at no additional cost.
What's Included
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
State/Federal Tax Return Preparation
Plus all applicable schedules, prepared by specialists who handle international returns daily - not once a year when a client happens to have one.
FBAR Filing
Foreign bank and financial account reporting, handled correctly. This is where penalties get serious fast - we make sure you're compliant without oversharing or underdisclosing.
Year-Round Tax Advisory
This is the core of Tax Confidence. Email us. Schedule a call. Ask the question you've been sitting on for three months. There's no additional fee, no hourly rate, no "that'll be extra." Your support covers it.
Deadline Management
We monitor every relevant date and file extensions when needed. You'll never wake up on April 16th realizing you forgot something.
Pre-Filing Position Review
Before you sign anything, we walk you through the key positions on your return. You'll understand what's being reported, why, and where the important numbers come from.
Filings
Advisory
Who This Package Is Built For
The Tax Confidence Package is designed for...
US expats living abroad who need to stay compliant with US tax obligations while managing the complexity of foreign income, accounts, and employment.
Digital nomads working remotely across multiple countries and time zones, unsure how all the pieces fit together.
Remote workers with foreign employers navigating the intersection of US citizenship and non-US paychecks.
Investors with international holdings who need proper reporting without triggering unnecessary flags.
Anyone who's been doing their own international tax return and has that nagging feeling they're missing something important.
You don't need Tax Confidence if...
- You only need a simple domestic return with no international elements.
- You're looking for the cheapest possible option. Our clients save though our experience.
- You want someone to help you hide income from the IRS. (Tax avoidance beats tax evasion any day.)
Explore Our Other Packages
Not sure this package is the right fit? Check out our other service offerings designed for different needs and business stages.
How It Works
1.Secure Onboarding
You'll receive access to our encrypted client portal where we exchange documents safely. No emailing PDFs of your sensitive data and tax forms
2.Meet Your Tax Professional
we have a small team that will get to know you and your situation personally without being passed around. You'll get a dedicated point of contact. They'll guide you through the information gathering process and answer questions along the way.
3.Tailored Information Gathering
We send questionnaires and checklists specific to your situation – not a generic form that asks about farming income when you're a software developer in Berlin. This isn't turbotax.
4.Preparation & Timeline
Once we have your documents, we provide an estimated completion date. If any deadline approaches before we're ready, we file extensions proactively. You'll never be scrambling.
5.Draft Review & Explanation
Before anything gets filed, you review a draft of your return. More importantly, we explain the key positions so you understand what you're signing. We provide a video walkthrough of your return to help you understand the key positions, and can review your return on a live call if needed.
6.E-Filing & Final Delivery
After your approval and payment of the final invoice, we handle electronic submission and provide copies for your records.
Meet Your Expat Tax Experts
Each Tax Confidence client works with a dedicated international tax professional who understands the complexities of cross-border income, reporting, and planning. You're not handed off to a different person each year - your tax advisor knows your history, your situation, and where you're headed.
Alex McGowin | Lead Expat Tax Advisor
Alex personally oversees every Tax Confidence engagement and is your primary point of contact. With deep experience guiding US expats and international entrepreneurs, Alex focuses on practical strategies, IRS compliance, and clear explanations of every return. He's available year-round for questions, planning discussions, and strategic guidance - no hourly fees, no surprise invoices.
Your Tax Manager
A dedicated international tax professional who prepares your returns, handles your filings, and manages any IRS correspondence. They know your filing history, your international structure, and the nuances of your situation. When you have a question, you're reaching someone who already knows the answer.
This isn't a call center model. You work with the same people, year after year. As they learn your situation, the process gets smoother and the advice gets sharper. That's the benefit of continuity.
Your Questions, Answered
Pricing depends on your specific situation - the complexity of your return, number of foreign accounts, presence of foreign entities, etc. We provide a custom quote after our initial consultation, with no surprises and no hidden fees.
That's the entire point of this package. Year-round advisory is included. Email us, schedule a call, ask whatever comes up. No additional hourly charges.
Yes. We have experience with amnesty programs and remedial filings. We'll discuss your situation during the consultation and map out the best path to compliance.
We can and often do. International tax situations sometimes require coordination between US filing obligations and local country requirements. This package includes working with your current team, or sourcing a local advisor from our network of trusted partners.
General correspondence related to your return is part of our ongoing support. If it escalates to a formal audit, that would require a separate engagement.
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What Our Clients Say
I have been working with Alex and his team for over 8 years now. Being an expat living abroad, I cannot tell you how reassuring it is to have someone like Alex who is knowledgeable and trustworthy, especially when trying to navigate all the different tax laws. His patience and hard work is invaluable to me and I highly recommend him to anyone, for personal or corporate tax preparations.
- Shelly Wares
Alex and his team were such a relief to find. I was really trying to find someone who could help me with setting up an international business outside of the U.S. (in Costa Rica) and being able to report to the U.S. government the information they needed from me for a foreign investment. Alex is so smart when it comes to international processes and he always had the right person to refer me to to help me with the accounting end of things. He was speedy, courteous and informative and I am so grateful to have found him. You will be too!
- Caitlin Brotz
Alex and his team are great to work with. He is highly knowledgeable about international tax matters and assisted with my parents’ tax filing, which involved complexity. Throughout the process, he was professional, patient, and clear in his explanations. His team is also very responsive and reliable, which made everything much easier. I highly recommend Alex if you need expert guidance on complicated tax matters, especially those involving foreign income and assets.
- Tianxu Chen
I am a long time CPA and do international taxes, but I still contact Alex for my hardest and most complicated clients. Extremely smart and really great to work with. 100% Recommend contacting him for tax advice.
- Jim Baker
Stop Worrying About Your International Taxes
You've spent enough time wondering if you're doing this right. Enough energy stressing about IRS letters. Enough money paying hourly rates just to ask basic questions.
The Tax Confidence Package exists so you can stop all that: accurate filings, year-round support, and a dedicated international tax specialist who knows your situation - at no additional cost for questions.