Are you a US citizen living abroad? Did you know that the US taxes on both citizenship and residency? If you're a US citizen, you are required to file yearly tax returns with the IRS – even if you don't live on US soil.

Understanding and complying with US tax law requirements can be daunting. Here's a useful infographic that will point you in the right direction.

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