IRS Reminder: U.S. Taxpayers Abroad Must File 2024 Tax Return by June 17, 2025

If you're a U.S. citizen or resident alien living outside the United States, the IRS wants you to know: your 2024 federal income tax return is due by June 17, 2025.

This extended deadline applies specifically to Americans abroad and those serving in military posts outside the U.S. The extension is automatic — but payment of any taxes owed is still due by the same date to avoid penalties.

Here’s what tax professionals and expatriate taxpayers need to know.

Who This Deadline Applies To

This June 17, 2025 deadline is for:

• U.S. citizens or resident aliens living outside the U.S. or Puerto Rico

• Dual citizens who may have foreign income or assets

• Military members stationed overseas

• Spouses filing jointly with any of the above individuals

  
  

What Needs to Be Filed

The 2024 return covers income earned from January 1 to December 31, 2024. U.S. persons abroad are generally required to file:

• Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

• Form 2555 – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (if eligible)

• Form 8938 – Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets

• FBAR – Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (via FinCEN, separate from IRS)

  
  

What About Payments?

The filing extension does not apply to payments. If you owe U.S. taxes, they must be paid by June 17, 2025 to avoid interest and penalties.

If you need more time to file beyond June 17, you can request an automatic extension to October 15, 2025 by submitting Form 4868. However, that does not extend your payment deadline.

Common Issues for Taxpayers Abroad

Taxpayers living and working abroad often face additional complexities, including:

• Navigating the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) and the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)

• Reporting foreign retirement accounts, trusts, or business interests

• Filing FBAR and complying with FATCA reporting requirements

• Understanding dual-taxation treaties between the U.S. and foreign governments

  
  

E-File Options for Overseas Taxpayers

Taxpayers abroad can e-file using IRS-approved software or authorized tax professionals. Those claiming the FEIE via Form 2555 can still file electronically.

Paper filing is permitted but not recommended due to international mail delays.

Key Takeaways

• June 17, 2025: Filing deadline for 2024 returns if you’re living/working abroad

• Taxes owed must be paid by that date to avoid penalties

• Extensions available until October 15 — but do not delay payment

• File FBAR separately if you meet foreign account thresholds

  
  

Final Note from Bizora

The U.S. tax code follows its citizens no matter where they live — and the June deadline is fast approaching. If you or your clients live abroad, now is the time to review income, gather documents, and ensure compliance with both IRS and international reporting rules.

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