Ask The Taxgirl: US Citizens Overseas
Taxpayer asks:
I am a permanent resident overseas. I file my USA tax return every year, but never have to pay tax as I pay enough here in this country. Will I still get the rebate and how can they direct credit if they have never been given my bank account details? I have a bank account in New Mexico where I last resided in USA but my main accounts are in NZ where I live.
Taxgirl says:
Assuming that you file a form 1040, and that you otherwise qualify for a rebate (including income and tax limitations), you should receive a rebate check.
If the IRS does not have your bank account details, you will receive a paper check.
The fine print
Be sure to read my disclaimer… Remember, I’m a lawyer, and we love disclaimers. But you know who loves them more? My malpractice carrier. Consider yourself warned.
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Kelly: this is OT. Will you be at BlogHer this year?
OT all you want!
Yes, I will definitely be at BlogHer this year – I’m talking about taxes!