National Association of Tax Professionals shared an important notice today:
Taxpayers living overseas qualify for an automatic two-month extension to file their tax returns. For 2016, the due date is Thursday, June 15. To claim the two-month extension, attach a statement to the tax return explaining which of these two situations applies:
- You are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living outside of the United States and Puerto Rico and your main place of business or post of duty is outside of the United States and Puerto Rico; or
- You are a U.S. citizen or resident alien in military or naval services on duty outside of the United States and Puerto Rico.
If your client can’t meet the June 15 deadline, you can use Form 4868 to request an extension to file until October 17.
More info from the IRS: U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad