Most Teachers Abroad Owe Nothing.
You Still Have to File.
Flat $359 for international school employees. Prepared by IRS Enrolled Agents, with a one to one call with your own preparer before anything is prepared. Nothing to pay until your return is ready.
Free to start. You pay when your return is ready.
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Three Reasons Teachers Come to Us
This year's return
You are filing on time and you want it done properly. $359, one call with your own preparer, filed and acknowledged by the IRS. Most educators end up owing nothing.
It happens more than you think
"It Has Been a Few Years Since I filed."
That Is More Common Than You Think, and It Is Fixable.
Teachers move country, change schools, get told by a colleague that they no longer need to file, and then a few years go by. We have handled this many times. In most cases there is no US tax owed for any of the missing years, and there is a defined route back.
Here is how it starts
Open a free account
Two minutes, no card, no payment.
Upload what you have
Answer this year's questions as best you can and upload the last return you actually filed. Our portal asks about the current year, so that is the right place to start.
We come back to you
We read it, ask the questions that matter, and set out the way forward. Where your case needs one, we will put you on a Zoom call with a specialist.
Nothing is submitted to the IRS by opening an account.
Nothing is charged until a return is prepared and you have approved it.
Nothing is decided until a specialist has been through it with you.
Simple process
From signup to filed — in 5 steps
Register
Create your free secure account
Upload Docs
Guided checklist, no guesswork
Zoom Call
Meet your dedicated tax pro
We Prepare
Experts handle every detail
Approve & File
E-filed directly with the IRS
Why SmileTax
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
No confusing PDFs. No faceless software. Just great tax filing support from people who get expat life.
A Real Person, Not a Support Queue
You are assigned a named preparer and you meet them on a one to one video call before your return is prepared. Not a ticket, not a chatbot, not a queue.
FEIE, FTC & Treaty Experts
We optimize for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Foreign Tax Credits and applicable tax treaties to minimize what you owe. This is not a service line for us, it is the whole practice, built on more than 60 years of combined Big Four expat tax experience.
Quick Setup
Create your account and start uploading in under 2 minutes. No credit card or payment needed upfront.
Bank-Grade Security
Your sensitive financial data is protected with enterprise-level encryption — never over email.
Smart Reminders
Automated nudges keep you on track so you never miss a deadline — even from across the world.
Pay When Ready
We only charge you our fee once your return is prepared and ready for review.
Educator Discount
Transparent, flat-rate pricing
International school employees get $40 off. Start now, pay only when your return is ready.
Federal Tax Preparation
Complete US expat filing for international school employees
Regular
$399Your price
Already included, at no extra cost
Teachers often assume these are billed separately. They are not.
Free to start. You pay when your return is ready.
Filing for previous years is priced case by case, usually a little below the current year rate.
Loved by teachers worldwide
Real reviews from real expat educators
"Having used SmileTax, I can confidently say it's the fastest, easiest, and most stress free tax service I've experienced."
Stephane Ruz
Director, The American International School of Vilnius · Lithuania
"International taxes stink. SmileTax doesn't! I've been working with Melanie for years, and she's always been a paragon of professionalism. I would recommend her to any expat worried about filing."
Eric McGuyer
Peru
"We have used several companies to file taxes from abroad over the last 15 years, but we will 100% come back to SmileTax for their service and support. Would recommend to anyone."
Phil Tiller
United Kingdom
"From the moment I contacted SmileTax until the process was done I felt that I was being looked after and the communication between my advisor and me was consistent and clear. Easy to give the information required and the one on one zoom call made a huge difference in my experience."
Patrick London
United Kingdom
"Mel was nothing but responsive, supportive and thorough in helping me file my taxes after I procrastinated filing for a few years. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain my options to clean up my tax records after self filing in various countries. Would highly recommend her services!"
Michael Lein
Lithuania
"Mel is a pro! Friendly, helpful, efficient, and fast. The online portal used by SmileTax makes document uploads fast and safe. Their turn around time in answering questions was next day. Costs are very reasonable. I highly recommend the services from SmileTax to any expat."
Andy
United Kingdom
"Very happy to work with Melanie and SmileTax so I know that my taxes will be done correctly. Very professional. Quick responses, knowledgeable, and easy to work with."
Melanie M
United Kingdom
"Why haven't I found SmileTax before now? Super easy, super responsive and well worth the money spent to prepare my US tax return from overseas safely and securely. Thank you SmileTax!"
Anne Richardson
United Kingdom
"Easy communication prompt knowledgeable and trustworthy. After years living abroad, I finally feel confident that my US taxes are done correctly."
Hill
Indonesia
Got Questions?
Answers for international teachers
Plain answers to the questions we hear most from American teachers overseas.
Tax Year Deadlines
Next up: October 15 — final extension deadline
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April 15
standard US filing deadline
June 15
automatic extension for Americans living abroad
October 15
final extension deadline
NextLate January
the next filing season opens
Foreign bank account reporting (FBAR)
Due April 15, with an automatic extension to October 15. Required if your foreign accounts totalled more than $10,000 at any point in the year.
Read our free FBAR guide →October 15 is the final extension deadline. If you have not filed, this is the time.
Not filing right now?
Get on the list for next tax season
Teaching abroad and not ready to file yet? Leave your details and we'll send a friendly reminder before the next deadline — plus free tax tips for American educators overseas. No account, no payment, no pressure.