Preparing to file both your U.S. expat returns and Canadian income tax returns at the same time can be challenging. Good news! Many individuals outside the U.S. qualify for an automatic two-month extension on their U.S. income tax returns. By filing the appropriate forms to request an extension, you may generally have until October 15th to file your return in many instances.
Keep in mind that due dates may be impacted by factors such as natural disasters, or weekends. Extensions of time to file do not include extensions of time to pay.
Some of the most common due dates for your U.S. expat returns are shown below.
| Individual | Filing Deadline | Extension Available? | Revised Deadline on Extension |
| US individual in US | April 15th | Yes | October 15th |
| US individual outside the US | June 15th | Yes | October 15th |
| Non-US person without wages | June 15th | Yes | October 15th |
| Non-US person with wages subject to withholding | April 15th | Yes | October 15th |
| Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) | April 15th | Yes | October 15th |
| US Person Foreign Trust Return | March 15th | Yes | September 15th |
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and should not be relied on to make decisions. Consider discussing your specific circumstances with an appropriate specialist.