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What alternatives to TurboTax do expats use for their taxes?
US TaxesExpat Tax PreparationTurboTaxH&R BlockCPAsAmerican International Tax AdvisorsFreeTaxUSAOnlineTax.comTaxactExpatriate Tax Services
Jan 28, 2026
3 months ago
Gilbert ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone,
I'm done with turbo tax, they really messed up my 2024 taxes. May I please know what you all do for your taxes. Yes I'm from the U.S.A.
I'm done with turbo tax, they really messed up my 2024 taxes. May I please know what you all do for your taxes. Yes I'm from the U.S.A.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around various tax preparation methods used by expats in Thailand, particularly focusing on US tax filing. Many participants express satisfaction with software like TurboTax, H&R Block, and FreeTaxUSA, while others recommend hiring a CPA for more complex situations. Some specific tax service providers, such as American International Tax Advisors, are also mentioned as proficient in handling US taxes within the context of the Thai/US tax treaty.
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Pierre ********
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TAX ADVISORS.
Jimmy **********
I have been using HR Block online for over 5 years and have been very satisfied, though my taxes are fairly simple being single, no dependents, salary, and equities trading only.
Wayne *****
H and R Block is the best for 30 years.
Kenny *****
Taxact online.
Sina ***********
CPA.
Shayne **********
Roger *******
TurboTax had been great. Switched to desktop version 3 yee ago
Lower price and works well.
Lower price and works well.
Richard **********
OnlineTax.com
Victor ***********
Using them since at least 2003. Zero issues even with more complex returns with my own LLC, rental property and W2 income.
Mike *************
FreeTaxUSA.
I did my taxes with TurboTax one year for comparison. Same results with TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA.
I did my taxes with TurboTax one year for comparison. Same results with TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA.
Megan ********
FreeTaxUSA
Robert *********
H&R Block, can purchase and download on Amazon
Braulio *********
pay my CPA
Dean *********
HR Block Expat Services has worked well for me the past few years
Brenda *********
Deanisis where is this expat HR at?
Dean *********
Brenda Hegwood Try here:
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Gerg **********
I use Turbo Tax, never have a problem.
Bill *********
My CPA in my residence city in the USA, as I've done for years.
Dan ***********
I use CPA less headache and accurate. Worth the price
Marty *********
American International Tax Advisors. Office in Bangkok but it doesn’t matter where you are. They did my US taxes and they are familiar with the Thai/US tax treaty.
Bob **********
I’ve used them for 16 years no problems and if there is it’s the filer that messed up
Phil *****
How?
Matt ************
I use them too. No issues for over 10 years.
David **********
Just curious how Turbo Tax messed up. They only use the numbers that you enter. Been using them for over 10 years and never had any issues.
Nadine ******
David E Moore 28 years and not one issue.
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