U.S. taxpayers living abroad must file and pay taxes by June 16

Taxpayers living and working abroad have until Monday, June 16, 2025, to file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay any tax due. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship.​

In general, on the regular due date of their return, a U.S. citizen or resident alien residing overseas or in the military on duty outside the U.S. is allowed an automatic two-month extension to file. If they use a calendar year to file their return the regular due date of their 2024 return was April 15, 2025. Even with the tax-filing extension, interest will apply to any 2024 tax payments received after April 15.

Here’s who qualifies

A taxpayer qualifies for the June 16 extension if they are a U.S. citizen or resident alien and on the regular due date of their return, one of the following applies:

• They are living outside the United States and Puerto Rico and their main place of business or post of duty is outside the United States and Puerto Rico.
• They are in military or naval service on duty outside the United States and Puerto Rico.

Qualifying taxpayers should attach a statement to the return indicating which of these two situations applies. 

Extensions beyond June 16

Taxpayers who can’t meet the June 16 due date can request an extension to Oct. 15, 2025. This is an extension of time to file, not an extension to pay.

The fastest and easiest way to get an extension is to request it electronically. Several electronic filing options are still available. Visit Get an Extension to File Your Tax Return for details. Taxpayers may also use IRS Free File to file an extension electronically.

Taxpayers who can’t request an extension electronically can complete and mail Form 4868 to the IRS. Taxpayers can also get an extension when paying a tax bill electronically. There is no need to file Form 4868 when selecting an extension and paying electronically.

Businesses that need more time must file Form 7004 to request an automatic 6-month extension.  

Combat zone extensions

Members of the military in a combat zone during tax filing season may qualify for an additional extension of at least 180 days to file and pay taxes. More information, like who qualifies, is available at Extension of Deadlines – Combat Zone Service Q&As.

Spouses of individuals who serve in a combat zone or contingency operation are generally entitled to the same deadline extensions with some exceptions. Extension details and tax information for members of the military are available in IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide.

Special relief for terrorist attacks in Israel

Taxpayers who live or have a business in Israel, Gaza or the West Bank and certain other taxpayers affected by the terrorist attacks in the State of Israel have until Sept. 30, 2025, to file and pay. This includes most returns and taxes due from Oct. 7, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2025, including Form 1040 and 1120 series returns.

Filing required to get tax benefits

Many taxpayers living outside the U.S. qualify for tax benefits such as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit, but these benefits are available only if a U.S. return is filed. Other deductions and tax credits may also be available. For details, see Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad, available on IRS.gov.


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