U.S. Taxes When Living And Working Abroad
Explains U.S. tax filing obligations for citizens and residents living or working abroad, including military members and naturalized citizens residing overseas.
United States taxpayers who are living abroad or working abroad may still have tax obligations in the U.S. However, dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be confusing and difficult, especially when living or working overseas. Matters can get extremely complex when a tax problem arises.
Lana Kurilova Rich is a tax attorney who represents U.S. taxpayers who are living overseas, military members, naturalized citizens, citizens living abroad temporarily and others with tax obligations in the U.S. Please contact us today to learn how we can help.
Understanding U.S. Tax Requirements When Living And Working Abroad
Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich is a former corporate auditor with more than 15 years of experience in international tax and business law in both the United States and Russia. She assists U.S. taxpayers who are living or working abroad, helping to address a variety of issues:
- Reporting foreign income
- Filing taxes while abroad
- Errors on tax returns
- Foreign asset disclosure
- Tax evasion
- Problems with foreign accounts
When a tax emergency arises, our attorney provides focused legal assistance and prompt support. Since these issues tend to get complicated quickly, it is important to seek experienced legal representation as soon as possible.
Living abroad? If you are living abroad and are seeking legal representation from a tax law attorney in the United States, we can help. Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich works with U.S. taxpayers living abroad, communicating via email and phone as necessary. Please fill out our online contact form to ask a specific question or to request a phone consultation with our attorney.
Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
The IRS wants U.S. taxpayers to voluntarily disclose foreign assets and bank accounts. The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) was established to streamline foreign asset disclosure. We can help you understand the OVDP requirements and process.
Contact A Tax Lawyer For an Initial Phone Consultation
To speak to a U.S. tax attorney in a consultation, please call our Seattle, Washington, law office at (425) 289-0629.
About Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich
- Washington tax attorney since 2003: Lana Kurilova Rich has been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2003 and has focused her practice on tax law since opening Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC the same year.
- Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Lana earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007 in addition to her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2003.
- Former Court of Appeals law clerk: Lana served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
- Bilingual: English and Russian: Born and raised in Russia, Lana is fluent in Russian and licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation in addition to Washington State.
- Federal, state, and international scope: Lana represents clients before the IRS, Washington State agencies (DOR, ESD, and L&I), and on cross-border tax matters including FBAR and Form 8938 compliance.
- Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with Lana Kurilova Rich, not a routing desk. Calls and emails are returned promptly throughout the engagement.
- Pro bono Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Lana has volunteered with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2006, helping qualifying taxpayers resolve IRS disputes at no cost.
- Integrated tax preparation and bookkeeping: The firm provides federal and state tax preparation alongside legal representation, reducing handoffs and accelerating resolution.
We invite you to contact our Bellevue, Washington, law office today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced tax lawyer. We are here to help.