Why Choose Barron's International Tax Service?
Specialized U.S. International Tax Expertise
With more than three decades of experience serving Americans abroad, Barron's International Tax Service specializes in complex U.S. international tax matters, including IRS streamlined filing compliance procedures, expatriation and exit tax planning, foreign corporation reporting, and FBAR/FATCA compliance. We provide experienced, personalized guidance to help clients resolve challenging tax obligations and make informed decisions about their financial futures.
Streamline Compliance
Expert Assistance with IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance
If you have fallen behind on your U.S. tax filings while living abroad, navigating the IRS Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures can be challenging.
Barron's International Tax Service provides experienced assistance with eligibility assessments, preparation of delinquent U.S. tax returns and FBARs, and the required non-willfulness certification on Form 14653.
With more than 30 years of international tax experience, we help eligible Americans abroad address past filing failures and restore compliance with their U.S. tax obligations.
RENOUNCING US CITIZENSHIP
Renouncing U.S. citizenship can have significant tax consequences.
Barron's International Tax Service provides expert guidance on expatriation planning, covered expatriate status, exit tax, and Form 8854.
Our guide, Renouncing U.S. Citizenship, explains the process and its tax implications.
Expatriation
At Barron's International Tax Service, we help Americans navigate the complex U.S. tax requirements associated with renouncing citizenship.
Our expatriation services include:
- Tax Compliance Review — Evaluating prior U.S. tax filings and reporting obligations.
- Exit Tax Assessment — Determining potential exposure to the expatriation tax.
- Pre-Renunciation Planning — Reviewing tax considerations before relinquishing citizenship.
- Final Tax Returns — Finalize required U.S. income tax filings.
- Form 8854 — Preparing the expatriation information statement and required certifications.
- Post-expatriation tax guidance — Advising on continuing U.S. tax obligations, including U.S.-source income, withholding taxes, and estate and gift tax considerations.
Ways We Can Help
OUR SERVICE
Barron's International Tax Service specializes in complex U.S. tax matters for Americans abroad, including streamlined compliance, expatriation tax planning, foreign corporations, trusts, and foreign financial account reporting.
Whether your filings are current or several years overdue, we provide experienced, personalized guidance tailored to your circumstances.
OUR MISSION
Having lived in Portugal and France for more than 20 years, I understand firsthand the challenges Americans face when living and working abroad.
Since the 1990s, my mission has been to help Americans overseas meet their U.S. tax obligations with confidence, while providing clear explanations, personal attention, and practical solutions.
OUR PROCESS
1. Initial Consultation. We discuss your circumstances and filing requirements without obligation.
2. Review. We examine your records, identify outstanding obligations, and explain your options.
3. Preparation. We prepare the necessary tax returns and information forms, keeping you informed throughout.
4. Filing and Follow-Up. We assist with filing and remain available to answer questions.
About Me
Hello, I'm Barron Harper. For more than 30 years, I've helped Americans abroad navigate the complexities of U.S. taxation, providing clarity and reassurance in dealing with their filing and reporting obligations.
My understanding of expatriate life comes from personal experience as well as professional practice. From 1992 to 2013, my wife and I lived in Portugal and France, where she taught at the University of Aveiro. During those years, I developed an international tax practice serving Americans throughout Europe and Asia.
I hold a Master's degree in Accounting with a specialization in taxation. My experience encompasses foreign pensions, investments, foreign corporations, business interests, and complex international reporting requirements.
I'm also the author of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship, a practical guide to the tax and compliance considerations associated with expatriation.
My approach is personal: I deliberately limit the number of clients I accept so that each receives individual attention, clear explanations, and the benefit of decades of international tax experience.
U.S. Expatriate Tax Organizer
Prepare with Confidence
Preparing a U.S. income tax return while living abroad involves unique reporting requirements. Our complimentary Tax Organizer helps you gather the essential information needed for accurate and complete tax preparation.
Designed specifically for Americans abroad, it covers foreign employment income, self-employment, investments, pensions, foreign bank accounts, and other international tax reporting obligations.
Download the Free Tax Organizer
Our five-page Tax Organizer provides a convenient checklist of the financial information and supporting documents commonly needed for preparing your U.S. income tax return.
Whether you are an existing client or considering our services, you are welcome to download and use this organizer at no charge.
Simply click the link below to access your copy.