This is pretty much my understanding as well. OP, everyone hates taxes, but I would not recommend having a flippant attitude about not needing professional ass

This is pretty much my understanding as well. OP, everyone hates taxes, but I would not recommend having a flippant attitude about not needing professional assistance with your situation. Especially with FATCA in effect. YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP, DON'T FSCK AROUND UNLESS YOU WANT TO GO TO JAIL. That said, if you want to do your own research, I doubt this information is made up: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Employed-Abroad-%E2%80%93-Employees http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-...