Free tool · no signup

Streamlined eligibility checker

The Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures let non-willful expats get fully compliant with no penalties — but only if you clear three tests. Answer seven questions to see which path fits: streamlined, the 5% domestic track, a simple delinquent FBAR filing, or a case that needs a professional opinion first.

Are you a US citizen or green card holder?

Has the IRS already contacted you about an audit or investigation?

Why didn't you file?

In at least one of the last 3 years, were you outside the US for 330+ days with no US home?

Do you have unfiled or incomplete US tax returns?

Did you miss any FBARs (foreign account reports)?

Do you have a US Social Security Number or ITIN?

Answer the questions to see your path

There's no penalty-free path that fits everyone — the right procedure depends on your residency, your conduct, and what you actually missed.

Educational self-assessment, not tax or legal advice. The streamlined certification is signed under penalty of perjury and willfulness is a legal judgment — if your facts are anywhere near the line, get a professional opinion before you file.

More free tools

PFIC calculator (Form 8621)

Build the §1291 worksheet for Form 8621 — the numbers a CPA charges $150–200 to produce.

Is my fund a PFIC?

Check whether a foreign fund or ETF triggers Form 8621.

FBAR & Form 8938 threshold checker

See if you must file FinCEN 114 and/or Form 8938 this year.

PFIC §1291 tax estimator

Estimate the cost of the default PFIC regime vs a QEF election.

Foreign income → USD converter

Convert foreign income to USD with approximate IRS yearly-average rates.

Expat tax deadline checker

See the key US expat filing dates and how many days remain.

FEIE vs Foreign Tax Credit estimator

A rough directional read on whether FEIE or the Foreign Tax Credit fits.