U.S. resident or citizen who is abroad working or living, it’s time to mark down a reminder on your calendar. The IRS has chosen Monday, June 16, 2025, as your deadline for filing your 2024 federal income tax return. Don’t panic if you’re accustomed to the traditional April 15 deadline, since you automatically receive an extension of time when you’re abroad.
Who gets the June 16 extension?
You qualify for this extended deadline if either of the following applies:
- Your main place of business or duty post is outside the United States and Puerto Rico.
- You’re in the military and stationed overseas.
This widening is accomplished automatically, but you will need to insert a short declaration on your tax return explaining that you meet the standard. It’s not much paper, but it matters. And because June 15 is a Sunday in 2025, the IRS has pushed the due date to the next business day—Monday, June 16.
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What if you still can’t file by June 16?
If you’re not ready by June 16, don’t fret—but don’t let it slip. You can file for an automatic extension to file your return by October 15, 2025. Keep in mind: this is not an extension to pay—only an extension to file. Any tax you owe was still due on April 15, 2025, and interest has been accumulating since.
To get an extension, you can:
- File electronically through the IRS e-file system
- Mail in Form 4868
- Businesses should use Form 7004 for their six-month extension
How to pay your taxes from abroad
If you’re living internationally, you still have multiple ways to make payments to the IRS:
- Use your IRS Online Account
- Pay through IRS Direct Pay
- Set up payments via EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)
- Use foreign wire transfers if you don’t have a U.S. bank account
You can also use debit/credit cards or digital wallets, though third-party fees might apply.
Special cases: Combat zones and Israel
U.S. military members in combat zones get even more time automatically—no action needed on your part. And due to ongoing conflict, the IRS has granted relief to taxpayers in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. If you’re in those regions, you have until September 30, 2025, to file and pay.
Don’t forget to report foreign income and accounts
If you’re overseas, your entire global income is still subject to U.S. taxes. But you might qualify for breaks like the
- Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
- Foreign Tax Credit
Also, if the total value of your foreign bank accounts exceeded $10,000 at any point in 2024, you must file FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR). It’s due April 15 but gets an automatic extension to October 15. You might also need to file IRS Form 8938 if you hold significant foreign assets.
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All amounts must be reported in U.S. dollars, using the December 31 exchange rate.
Expatriates have extra steps
If you gave up your U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in 2024, you’re not off the hook—you must file a dual-status return. For details, check out IRS Publication 519.
In Summary:
- June 16 is your filing deadline if you’re abroad.
- File for an October 15 extension if needed, but pay by April 15.
- Report all foreign income and accounts.
- Special rules apply to those in combat zones and conflict areas.
Don’t wait until the last minute. Filing from overseas takes planning, but the IRS has the tools to help you stay compliant.
