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U.S. tax filing · Bern

U.S. Tax Filing for Americans in Bern

Fixed-fee support for Americans in Bern — federal-sector, diplomatic and multinational staff, with Swiss salary, accounts, FBAR and FATCA.

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Bern's American community is smaller and often tied to the federal capital — administration, diplomacy and multinationals. The fundamentals are the same: Swiss salary, account reporting, investments and any prior years still need to line up with U.S. rules.

Typical situations we see in Bern

  • Diplomatic, federal-sector and multinational employees with Swiss salary to report.
  • Households with Swiss bank accounts crossing the FBAR threshold.
  • Swiss pension and pillar 3a contributions.
  • Long-term residents catching up on prior U.S. filings.
Even when no U.S. tax is owed, FBAR and FATCA reporting on Swiss accounts can still apply.

Atamatax provides tax preparation support and educational resources. This website does not constitute legal or tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

Do Americans in Bern still need to file U.S. taxes?
In most cases yes — the U.S. taxes citizens and Green Card holders on worldwide income regardless of residence. Credits and exclusions often reduce the U.S. tax owed, but reporting (including the FBAR) can still be required.
Does Atamatax work with people based in Bern?
Yes. Atamatax provides fixed-fee U.S. tax filing support for U.S. persons across Switzerland, including Bern. The final quote depends on your documents and tax situation.

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