FREQUENT QUESTIONS
I AM A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT I LIVE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY. DO I STILL REPORT AND PAY TAXES?
All United States citizens and legal residents must report their income, regardless of where they live.
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No, because all the taxes declared and withheld in Dominican Republic (or in the country of origin/residence of the person) are taken into account as credits_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_as established by form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit).
CAN CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES APPLY FOR STIMULUS AND CREDIT ADVANCES, EVEN IF WE LIVE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?
Yes, even if they were outside the United States they qualified for the three economic stimuli, however, in relation to the credits (advanced child tax credit) your dependent must have lived with you for more than six months in the United States.
BEING UNDOCUMENTED, CAN I FILE MY TAXES?
Yes, you must apply for an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), which is a temporary number offered by the IRS to those who do not qualify for social security.
When your ITIN Number is approved, you will be able to declare your taxes and also opt for economic stimuli and credit advances.