Disclosure: Zenith Financial Advisors publishes this guide and is one of the providers discussed. This is not an independent ranking. Source checks are dated September 23, 2026; confirm current terms directly before engaging a provider.
Start with the work you need: current or prior-year returns, foreign-account reports, additional forms and any country-specific advice. Compare a written scope and total fee from each provider. Names you may wish to research alongside Greenback include Bright!Tax, CPAs for Expats, MyExpatTaxes, Taxes for Expats and Zenith; inclusion here is not a quality ranking or an endorsement.
For a broader shortlist, use our US expat tax service comparison checklist to compare included forms, fees, preparer access and service terms.
Greenback's published fees: a starting point for quotes
Greenback lists the following fees on its services page. These are separate services, not a complete quote for every taxpayer.
| Service | Published fee and scope |
|---|---|
| Federal return preparation | US$565; additional services may cost extra. |
| FBAR | US$125 for up to five accounts; US$60 for each additional group of five accounts. |
| Tax-advice consultation | Starts at US$250; confirm the scope before booking. |
Source: Greenback services and pricing, read September 23, 2026. Request confirmation of all forms, years, account limits and fees for your case.
Compare included work, not just the headline fee
MyExpatTaxes lists FBAR and FATCA as included in its Base plan. Check coverage for your selected plan; do not assume every plan has the same inclusions. Source: MyExpatTaxes plan details, read September 23, 2026.
For Zenith, review our published plans and included services, then request confirmation of the total fee and engagement terms for your situation.
- Identify each return and report required, and ask which are included in the quote.
- Confirm who prepares, reviews and signs the return, their credentials and how you can contact them.
- Ask about relevant country and account experience without assuming it from a firm's size or marketing labels.
- Confirm deadlines, additional charges, document-transfer arrangements and support after filing.
Behind on filing? Check eligibility before buying a package
Streamlined Foreign Offshore relief requires non-willful conduct, the applicable non-residency test and other IRS eligibility conditions; qualifying submissions cover three years of returns and six years of FBARs, with tax and interest due. Previously assessed penalties are not abated.
Have a qualified adviser assess the appropriate procedure for your history. Source: IRS requirements for taxpayers residing abroad, read September 23, 2026.
Check review evidence separately
Read the underlying review, its date and which service it describes. Separate a provider's published testimonials from third-party reviews. This guide does not assign review scores or certify reviews as independent.
You can read Zenith's published client testimonials as one source; they are not a substitute for independent review research.
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Discuss your filing requirements with Zenith
Use a free introductory consultation to describe your situation and ask about our process. Detailed tax conclusions may require document review and a separate engagement.
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