U.S. Tax Guide for Americans Living in Switzerland
U.S. Tax Filing Requirements
Who Must File
U.S. citizens and green card holders must file U.S. tax returns annually, regardless of where they live or where their income is earned.
Form 1040: Report worldwide income.
Deadline: April 15 (automatic extension to June 15 if abroad, but taxes are still due April 15).
Extension: File Form 4868 to extend to October 15.
Common Forms Required
1040 | Individual Income Tax Return
2555 | Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
1116 | Foreign Tax Credit
8938 | Specified Foreign Financial Assets
114 (FBAR) | Report of Foreign Bank Accounts
8621 | Passive Foreign Investment Company (e.g., Swiss mutual funds)
3520/3520-A | Foreign Trusts (e.g., Pillar 3a or vested benefits accounts, in some cases)
Swiss Income and Accounts
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U.S. Tax Guide for Americans Living in Switzerland
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