Life in Singapore - How to File US Taxes as an Expat
Living in Singapore as an expat is typically a comfortable and enjoyable experience. American expats living in Singapore are required to file US taxes though, as well as Singaporean taxes (if they spend at least 183 days in Singapore in a year). This is because the US taxes based on citizenship rather than on residence, so US citizens - and green card holders - are required to file US taxes wherever in the world they live. Rules and deadlines US expats in Singapore are required to report their global income, converted into US dollars if earned in other currencies, on IRS Form 1040 every year. Expats have an automatic two month filing extension up until June 15 th . As Singaporean tax day is April 15 th , this gives expats plenty of time to file Singaporean taxes first. If expats need further time for any reason however, they can request an additional US filing extension until October 15 th . Exemptions and Credits There are several ways that American expats living in