How SFOP filing works

Expatfile’s Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP) tax software is specifically designed to help Americans abroad catch up on past tax returns and become 100% compliant with the IRS, penalty free!

30 minutes
  1. 10 seconds

    Log in and get started

    Log in to Expatfile’s tax software to get started with your SFOP application by answering a few onboarding questions.

    Log in and get started
  2. 10-30 minutes

    Follow our easy-to-understand questionnaire

    Follow our easy-to-understand questionnaire designed perfectly for the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures - no tax expertise needed.

    Follow our easy-to-understand questionnaire
  3. 15-20 minutes

    Check if you have any FBAR obligations

    Seamlessly e-file up to 6 years of Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs) as required by the IRS.

    Check if you have any FBAR obligations
  4. 3 minutes

    Generate Form 14653 certification statement

    Prepare a professionally written Form 14653 certification statement guided by our software that is tailored to your situation and meets all IRS requirements.

    Generate Form 14653 certification statement
  5. 10 seconds

    Pay and review

    After payment, you can instantly download and review your SFOP application and make any edits – if necessary. If you have any questions our live support team is available to assist you.

    Pay and review
  6. 1 minute

    Generate your IRS SFOP filing package and e-file any FBARs

    Instantly generate your complete SFOP filing submission - no waiting around – and e-file up to 6 years of delinquent FBARs with FinCEN.

    Generate your IRS SFOP filing package and e-file any FBARs
  7. Done!Are you ready to catch up with the IRS?

    Start your SFOP

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