2024 US Tax Updates with Emily Haines

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Haines, CPA and founder of Xpatax Solutions. Emily is an expert in U.S. taxation for expats, with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of cross-border tax compliance. She specializes in making tax planning more accessible and stress-free, especially for Americans living in or connected to Germany.

We dive into the key 2024 tax updates that could impact your filing this year. While most of the changes were relatively minor, adjustments to the standard deduction and the foreign earned income exclusion due to inflation are worth noting. We also look ahead to potential major tax changes expected in 2025.

Other topics covered include how to set up an ID.me account, which you can read more about here, important tax deadlines to keep on your radar, and updates on Beneficial Ownership Information reporting and its evolving deadlines.