Expat Tax Online Reviews 1,868

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 361 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the service as excellent, highlighting the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff. Many people appreciate the outstanding customer service, noting the team's responsiveness and clear communication throughout the process. The user experience is consistently described as smooth and straightforward, making complex tasks feel easy. However, some customers also noted that the turnaround time for tax preparation was not as quick as with other providers, and a few found the web portal a bit challenging to use initially. Despite these minor points, the general sentiment remains highly positive, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction with the overall efficiency and support received.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another year, another faultless tax preparation by Expat Tax online. I’ve been a client for years and never had a complaint. They are very skilled professionals and make it all seem easy. Question... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I moved overseas 8 years ago and didn’t realise my tax obligations to the US. Expat Tax Online so seamlessly helped me get back into compliance with the IRS. They thoroughly covered all financial base... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great experience with Expat Tax Online! They are so responsive and answered all of my questions came up. We switched companies this year when our coordinator and tax preparer were no longer wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a complete US tax novice and a number of years of returns and F-Bars to deal with, expat tax online made the process as smooth and as simple for us as it could have been. 5 years of returns filed... See more


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  1. Tax Preparation Service

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Low-Cost US Tax Preparation for Americans Living Abroad


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, a couple of hiccups

Overall, I am very happy with the service. I would rank the quality of service between 4 and 5, say 4.5 / 5.

First, my critical comments are: 1) the web portal was a bit hard to use, but mostly okay; 2) there were several errors in the first round, which took me a good 6 hours to spot; 3) a quick call could have made the process easier. That is, I had to learn the forms and their structure to isolate the errors.

But in the end, the team was super responsive, and everything was smooth thereafter. These are complicated things, and perhaps it is impossible to avoid such issues. Overall, I am very happy with the service.

November 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

I had an excellent experience with Expat Tax Online. Pauline was very patient and polite in answering my initial questions, and Geraldine guided me through the entire process with great care. She was always available to respond to my queries and provided the support I needed. I highly recommend their service.

November 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

British citizen & US Tax

Having NEVER done any form of tax returns Expat Tax Online has been a Godsend as I am in the process of renouncing my US citizenship & had to do 5 years tax for the IRS even though I have been a British Citizen all my life.
Expat Tax Online has helped me through the process of my tax with the IRS
Jean who is my go to person has been EXCEPTIONAL all the way through in keeping me informed with information I couldn't understand, Jean explained it in simpler terms "Thank You Jean" & your team
Jeff who introduced me to Jean & her team put me at ease when i first called Expat Tax Online saying I would be helped all the way through the process & he was true to his word.
I would HIGHLY recommend Expat Tax Online to anyone who needs help with tax returns in the US

December 16, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Positive experience with ETO

Turned to Expat Tax Online after having my taxes done by another provider in previous years, and I'm very satisfied with their service. I worked with Geraldine Mendoza, who was professional and knowledgeable. The turnaround was not as quick as some other providers, but the results were good and the price was more in line with expectations. I will be back next year.

December 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless experience helping me stay in compliance with the IRS while living overseas

I moved overseas 8 years ago and didn’t realise my tax obligations to the US. Expat Tax Online so seamlessly helped me get back into compliance with the IRS. They thoroughly covered all financial bases, answered any questions I had promptly, kept me updated through the whole process, and were reasonably priced. I will be using them for all taxes moving forward and highly recommend!

December 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will Use Them Next Year!

Geraldine was excellent when it came to chasing information, confirming details, and following up in a timely manner. Taxes can be so confusing and stressful already, and unfortunately, I had never been informed about the need for additional paperwork when working with previous advisors. Geraldine notified me of this and helped me to back file my missing forms. She kept a stressful process as stress-free as she could, which I truly appreciate.

December 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone has been very helpful and patient

Everyone has been very helpful. Regina and the rest of the gang walk you through everything. They are all very patient and resourceful . They answer every query I have no matter how big or small.
Amazing crew. I would recommend them to any Expat.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Streamline Service

Both Andrea and Aya were very helpful and informative. If I had any questions about the Streamline process, they were very quick to respond. Would recommend for anyone living in the UK and filing with the IRS.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Another easy experience

Another year, another positive experience filing taxes with Expat Tax Online. Only reason for 4 and not 5 stars is the time between submission and final preparation of my return - I do have a business so more forms to fill, but 7+ weeks seemed a bit longer than usual. But all's well, and will continue to use this company in the future.

October 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If You Are A US Expat Living in Spain, You NEED This Service

I am a US resident living in Spain on a Non-Lucrative visa. The tax system here and the subsequent requirements for filing in the US are a paperwork nightmare. After having a total failure with another firm that simply could not accomplish my US filing with the foreign tax credit applied, I made a switch just to get everything finished on time. Expat Tax Online made it happen with time to spare. Sincerely, thank you.

November 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

American expat in Australia - Complexity made easy

As an American who lives in Australia long term, the US global tax system means that tax time is always somewhat complex. Expat Tax Online manages that complexity with ease and precision.

Communication and responsiveness from the friendly and professional team was great as usual.

I’ve dealt with them for a number of years including filing late, multiple returns, and increased complexity in my tax situation. The online portal makes things relatively straightforward to manage.

November 10, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Service is good

Service is good, though, I do feel like the service level and attention has decreased after a couple of tax returns.
I am not sure why I pay the same amount for tax return and FBAR even though less work is required.
Thanks Julie

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i've used expattaxonline for several…

i've used expattaxonline for several years now and it's always pleasurable to deal with their staff.. this year in particular Ronald and Roshiella. always prompt responses to my questions and the filing is done in a really timely manner. highly recommend.

October 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible response time

Incredible response time, never made me feel like any questions i had were too dumb or silly. 100% worth the money & I will be using this service again in the new year

October 30, 2025
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