U.S. Personal Tax Return Preparation
We review your situation and prepare the return you need.
Whether you live in the U.S. or abroad, we help you determine what you need to file, prepare the appropriate return, and understand what happens next.
Not sure whether you need Form 1040 or 1040‑NR? We’ll help you determine the right filing approach first.
U.S. taxes can get complicated quickly
Many people are unsure what they need to file or how to handle their tax situation. We help make the next step clear.
Not sure if you need to file?
Your filing requirement can depend on residency, income, time in the U.S. and other factors.
1040 or 1040‑NR?
Filing the wrong type of return can create more work later.
Income from more than one country?
Foreign income and U.S. income may require different tax treatment.
Behind on your taxes?
A missed year does not always mean the same solution. We first determine what actually needs to be filed.
Already filed incorrectly?
We can review whether an amended return may be needed.
Too many forms and rules?
Send us your situation and documents. We’ll help organize the tax side from there.
Personal tax preparation for different situations
We work with individuals in a wide range of situations, especially where international or nonresident issues are involved.
U.S. Residents
Form 1040 preparation for individuals with employment, investment, self-employment and other income.
Nonresident Aliens
Form 1040‑NR preparation for non-U.S. persons with U.S. tax filing obligations.
Americans Abroad
U.S. taxpayers living outside the United States with foreign or U.S. income.
Self-Employed Individuals
Freelancers, consultants and independent professionals with business income.
International Founders
Foreign business owners who may also have personal U.S. tax filing obligations.
Prior-Year and Amended Returns
Past-due returns and corrections to previously filed individual returns.
What we handle
We take a practical, step-by-step approach to your individual tax return.
Filing requirement review
We review your tax residency and relevant income to determine the appropriate filing approach.
Federal tax return preparation
Preparation of the applicable U.S. individual income tax return, including Form 1040 or Form 1040‑NR when appropriate.
Income review
Employment, self-employment, investment and other relevant income based on your situation.
International considerations
Review of relevant foreign income and international tax considerations where applicable.
Tax calculation
Calculation of your federal tax liability or expected refund based on the information provided.
Filing instructions
You receive clear next steps for completing the filing process.
Why choose USTC
A practical and reliable approach to your personal taxes.
Start with your situation, not a form
We first understand your residency, income and filing history before determining what return you need.
International situations welcome
Living abroad, foreign income or nonresident status should not automatically mean searching for another tax preparer.
Clear scope before we start
We review your situation and confirm the work and fee before preparation begins.
Practical communication
Questions and documents can be handled remotely. No unnecessary office visits or mandatory introductory calls.
Understand what happens next
We explain what was prepared, what you may owe or receive, and the next steps.
From tax question to prepared return
A simple and transparent process, handled mostly on WhatsApp.
Tell us about your situation
Start on WhatsApp and answer a few questions about residency, income and filing history.
Send your documents
We tell you what information and tax documents we need.
Get your scope and price
We confirm what needs to be prepared and the fee before starting.
We prepare your return
We prepare the applicable return based on the information provided.
Review and complete filing
You review the return and receive the appropriate next steps for filing.
Personal Tax Preparation
From $390 for one federal return, Form 1040 or 1040-NR. State, amended and prior-year returns are quoted separately. Your final fee depends on the complexity of your return, income sources and any additional forms required.
Before we begin, we’ll review your situation and confirm the scope and price.
Your tax situation may involve more than one return
Depending on your circumstances, you may also need:
State Tax Return
If you also have a filing obligation in a U.S. state.
Amended Return
If a previously filed return needs to be corrected.
Prior-Year Returns
If you need to catch up on previous tax years.
Business Tax Filing
If you own a U.S. company with a separate business filing requirement.
Monthly Bookkeeping
For ongoing business records that need to stay organized during the year.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to file a U.S. tax return if I don’t live in the United States?
Possibly. Your filing requirement depends on factors including your U.S. tax residency, income and activities. We can review your situation before determining what return may be required.
What’s the difference between Form 1040 and Form 1040‑NR?
Form 1040 is generally used by U.S. citizens and U.S. tax residents. Form 1040‑NR is generally used by nonresident aliens who have a U.S. filing requirement. Your immigration status alone does not always determine your U.S. tax residency.
Can you prepare my return if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Our process is remote and we work with taxpayers whose U.S. tax situation crosses borders.
I have income outside the United States. Can you help?
Yes. Tell us about your U.S. and foreign income when you contact us. We will determine the scope based on your situation.
Can you help with self-employment income?
Yes. We can prepare individual returns involving freelance, consulting and other self-employment income where it falls within the agreed scope.
Can you prepare a late or prior-year return?
Yes. We can review the missing tax year or years and determine what needs to be prepared.
What does personal tax preparation cost?
Personal tax preparation starts from $390. The final fee depends on the complexity of the return and any additional schedules or forms required. We confirm the price before starting.
Not sure what you need to file?
You don’t need to figure out every IRS form before contacting us.
Tell us about your situation. We’ll help determine the appropriate next step and give you a clear scope before any work begins.
Start on WhatsApp. No commitment required.