Do all expats need to file your US federal tax return?
It could be that you don’t need to file a US expat return, but then you should not meet the following thresholds for tax year 2023:
| Thresholds | |
|---|---|
| Single (younger than 65 years) | $13,850 |
| Single (65 years or older) | $15,700 |
| Married filed jointly (both under 65 years) | $27,700 |
| Married filed jointly (both 65 years or over) | $31,400 |
| Married Filed Separately, any age | $5 |
| Head of Household (under 65 years) | $20,800 |
| Head of Household (65 years or over) | $22,650 |
| Qualifying widow(er) (under 65 years) | $27,700 |
| Qualifying widow(er) (65 years or over) | $29,550 |
Also be aware of the exception for self-employment income. If you earn $400 or more, you need to file a US federal income tax return.
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