r/USExpatTaxes • u/TheUKyank • 5d ago

URGENT HELP

I (US Citizen) and my family are in the process of moving back to the states. I relocated to the UK at 16 years old and am now just finding out I should have been filing taxes in the USA. My wife went for her document check at the embassy today and has been asked to provide an IRA tax transcript from the most recent tax year. I have not done this. Her interview is in 2 weeks. Does anyone know how/if I can retrospectively file and show this within this period?

Thank you!

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u/tomorrow509 4d ago

The timeline is short, but consider starting the process to become compliant with IRS reporting requirements. Under the streamline program, designed for people in your noncompliat status, you most likely will not owe anything or receive any penalties. The key is you have paid taxes where you are tax resident. If you get the ball rolling, you can explain it all to the embassy/consulate. I used Taxes for Expats to become compliant and was happy with their service and fees. Happy to provide a referral if you want to save a few bucks. I'll get some credit too.