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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers consistently praise the platform's user-friendliness, noting its intuitive design and clear instructions. People appreciate how the service simplifies the often-complex process of tax filing, especially for those living abroad. The software is described as almost "dummy-proof," making it accessible even to those with limited experience in tax preparation. Customers highlight the exceptional customer support, with many mentioning the prompt and helpful responses they receive. Reviewers value the personalized assistance and the expertise of the support team, who are knowledgeable about various tax situations relevant to expats. The platform's ability to save time and reduce the stress associated with tax filing is a recurring theme, with many consumers expressing their intention to use the service again in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expatfile - US Expat Taxes, aka app.expatfile.tax, to which I have been utilizing for the past 4 years, is easy and efficient. Working abroad and on the US Defense contracts, whilst living abroad as... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using TaxSlayer, but I've moved to Expatfile because they seem to be more intuned with the needs of people overseas. For example, I got all the way through with TS but then couldn't pay beca... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I never leave reviews, but I am so happy with my Expatfile experience that I've decided to make an exception. I have been using TurboTax for years, trying my best to contact support and get it to let... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am French-American living in France. I could never have filled it out the Formulars without the Expatfile. Even after spending hours on the IRS website, I couldn't figure out how to fill everythi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used their concierge service to file through an expert and it was well worth it. Suvarna was knowledgeable, fast, and highly responsive throughout the process. I was worried that it would take weeks... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company makes it so easy to fill in the paperwork (took maybe a half hour!) and they offer a discount to returning customers. Quite honestly, after all the trouble I went through with other tax c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm using Expatfile's platform for my tax returns starting year 2022. It's so easy. And cost-effective. The WhatsApp support was for me h24, and that really means a lot living in italy and dealing wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expatfile has an incredibly easy interface to file US taxes abroad. They also offer many options for upgrading support if you think you need it and when I've had questions I've received prompt respons... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second year filing my taxes with Expatfile and I have to honesty say everything was absolutely Great! I'm new doing my own taxes, but following Expatfile easy filing format it's no stress... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My fourth year filing through expatfile. My affairs are simple but they reduce the headache of filing US Taxes enormously. I love that their software is almost dummy-proof; and I can be surprisingly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If your US tax situation is somewhat complicated (e.g., employed, self-employed, rental income, public and private pension contributions, bank accounts in multiple countries, etc), I'm happy to tell y... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy and straightforward to use - admittedly my taxes were very easy to file this year due to low income, but regardless it's very clear what exactly you need to do at each step and makes it so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can't say enough good things about Andre! We emailed back and forth, but it felt more like texting because of how responsive he was. He gave me clear instructions on how to resolve my issue and I was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly easy and straight forward. The portal is amazing and if I could give more stars I would. The entire process took less than 7 minutes and already have received confirmation. Highly Highly... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It's fast and easy, a little pricier than others, but was disappointed that it doesn't allow you to file your state taxes too. I should've dug a little deeper, rather than just assumed. Now, I'm havin... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Some explanations could have been a lot longer, or at least had links to the official IRS sites. Also, there are too many single page views, and confirmation views. Making a change to one thing requir... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are now slow on the uptake because we are aging fast [we are in our 80s]...but without you, we would have been lost in the dark without a candle, and "up the creek without a paddle", and "bushed"... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Filing my US taxes as an expat always felt complicated and I honestly dreaded it. This was my third year filing with Expatfile and I love how simple they make the process. The additional information t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ExpatFile made my very stressful first time filing as a US expat overseas more relaxed and seriously put me at ease . They legit did the hard work and research on my behalf .Efficient, effective and s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expatfile is a very user-friendly program that provides excellent guidance along the way as one files their returns. It is much easier to navigate than Turbo Tax or other tax programs. Additionally,... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

What made everything great was the customer support. It's fantastic. Some things that can be worked on are explanations on when currency is entered, which country to use. If it automaticall... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally speaking the experience was very seamless. I wished I could have typed in VARIOUS for dates when adding trades. I think you should also add an option dual citizen or citizenship when as... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Used TurboTax state & federal in the USA for many years, always happy with it. What's wrong with ExpatTax? a) not connected with TurboTax and had to enter details all over again, b) too many pages wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was incredibly easy to complete: clear instructions, helpful hints if I needed clarity, even the extra schedules that I needed for self employment were all handled with clarity and ease. This is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth, fast, easy, tailored exactly to the niche of US expat tax filing. This was my 2nd year filing and it saved my inputs from last year, so it took me maybe 30 mins to file -- including FBAR. Bit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holy Moly this was SO much faster than TurboTax. I'd been a loyal TurboTax customer for years, but after moving abroad it took multiple hours and paying extra for one of their advisors to submit ret... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole filing process took less than half an hour (maybe even less), and the procedure was straightforward and clear at every step. I had to contact support to fix an issue after filing, and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I retired in August 2024 and had been very stressed about possibly owing US taxes on social security, and not being able to find answers for how to report my non-US pension income. Expatfile took away... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I normally go through a firm, but when they increased their prices twofold I had to look for another option. Expat file was able to answer all my questions and review what I had concerns on. Was a smo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great software, easy to use, and their WhatsApp is super fast and very nice with helping with any issues. This is my first time filing as an expat and I was super worried about doing it wrong. Expatfi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not going to lie. My tax situation is relatively uncomplicated, with respect to U.S. filing. And that's why I prefer to use Expatfile because it keeps things as simple as possible, requiring minimal... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the most painless my taxes have ever been, which is crazy given that I'm in a whole different country. Is it pricey? Sure. Am I completely confident in my return this year? Yes, and I got... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently found out about USA Worldwide Citizenship taxation. I have never had any income in the USA having lived in the UK since age 11. When I discovered I needed to file a yearly tax return, I was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expatfile makes this process so easy and accessible. They provide explanations and guide you through each question and it's easy to navigate and return to sections, all of which adds a level of reassu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expatfile makes life easier! I've used the platform for a few years now and it gives me the confidence that I'm doing my US taxes the right way. It is easy to navigate and I love that each line item i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service: Super-responsive and knowledgeable online support. Website is so easy to use - takes me a fraction of the time it took to use TurboTax, and I feel so much more confident filling out... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with how fast and simple it was to file my taxes with this service - just 15 minutes! My only complaint is that it struggled to format my overseas address correctly. I tried fixin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expatfile made filing my US taxes as someone living abroad SO incredibly easy. I just answered a few questions, instructions were clear and easy to understand, and the whole process took maybe ten min... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an American living and working in Canada, I was shocked at how easy Expatfile made filing my U.S. taxes from abroad. Honestly, I used to spend hours with TurboTax, second-guessing tax codes and for... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The support team answered all my emails promptly and respectfully. However some bugs in the address input caused frustration and were time consuming because each time I tried to enter an address care... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have lived outside the US for 25 years and expatfile.tax is the easiest, most reliable way to file my US taxes. The customer service is personal and helpful if any issues arise. I've used accountants... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been filing my expat taxes through Expatfile for 5 years now and I am always blown away by the ease of their software and the kindness and knowledge from their customer service team. Bernadette w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the scariest things about moving overseas is trying to figure out taxes! Thankfully I had fantastic help from Teby and Suvarna. They were very responsive and knowledgeable about various tax sit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wish I had switched to Expatfile sooner! I had been using another online service and these guys are so much easier to use and more cost-effective. Andre was super helpful guiding me through some of th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

To anyone considering giving up his/her passport to not deal with U.S. taxes, please check out this service first... I heard many "scary" stories from ex-pats about filing, and was overwhelmed and wor... See more


Company details

  1. Tax Preparation Software
  2. Financial Planner
  3. Tax Advisor
  4. Tax Consultant
  5. Tax Preparation
  6. Tax Preparation Service

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Expatfile® is the trusted do-it-yourself tax software built specifically for Americans living abroad. With our easy-to-use online platform, U.S. expats can quickly and securely generate and e-file their U.S. tax return and FBAR in as little as 10 minutes - no tax knowledge required. Whether you’re filing from France, Japan, Australia, or anywhere in between, Expatfile streamlines the process so you can file with confidence and peace of mind. 🇺🇸 Used by over 130,000 Americans 🌍 Trusted in more than 180 countries #️⃣ Join the #TaxHappiness movement Our smart software automatically applies the expat tax benefits you’re eligible for, such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), Foreign Tax Credit (FTC), and other deductions to help you reduce or eliminate your U.S. tax liability. Plus, with our IRS-certified e-file connection, you can file your return instantly - no printing, mailing, or waiting. Expatfile is designed to make expat taxes as simple, fast, and stress-free as possible. Whether you're a first-time filer or a seasoned expat, you’ll appreciate our clean interface, helpful support, and accurate results. Say goodbye to expensive tax firms and hello to smarter filing with Expatfile.

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent software, Great value

I've been filing my taxes as an expat for many years, and this has been the smoothest, most user-friendly service I've ever dealt with. Simple features such as auto-calculating currency exchange rates and accepting foreign postal codes make filling out forms a breeze. Navigating the sections is also a snap, so instead of taking weeks and months to complete, I was done in a day. No exaggeration!

12 February 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've been using expatfile for a 3-4…

I've been using expatfile for a 3-4 years now, and the service has been great. I only gave 4 stars because there was something that happened when I was filing my tax returns this year, and I almost missed out on receiving the CTC due to a system error. I redid the form 3 times just to be sure it wasn't an error on my part. But in the end it didn't matter because I was able to submit the form correctly.

2 February 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Straightforward, Simple Process

The program is straightforward and simple, making for a smooth process. My only challenge was that the program clearly dislikes VPN. I was booted out and had to sign in again often every minute. Considering the target client is expat, and considering how ubiquitous and secure a VPN is, it seems that this should be worked through.

11 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The simplest, easiest+ way to file US Expat taxes

I am 87 years old an have lived and worked overseas for more than half my life. I have used a variety of on- line tax programs going back to the 1960s. Expat file is by far the clearest and simplest l have tried. My return is quite simple with only a few income entries and only the standard deductions. I especially appreciated that it was not necessary to wade through dozens of unnecessary forms to gat to the bottom line.

11 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXPATFILE is so fantastic!!!!

EXPATFILE is so fantastic and efficient. I'm always shocked at how quick and easy it is to provide the finished product. I'm an American living in Holland.

Well worth the time. I'm sending lots of thanks to the EXPATFILE team

8 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effective, fast, and personable. Great experience

I used their concierge service to file through an expert and it was well worth it. Suvarna was knowledgeable, fast, and highly responsive throughout the process. I was worried that it would take weeks to complete my returns, but we wrapped up 3 years' worth in just a few days once we got started. I felt in good hands at all times and would 100% use this service again.

9 February 2026
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