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Does an expat have to file taxes?

Yes. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, residing locally, overseas or had income while overseas, you have to file a tax return. Your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where you reside.
What is an EIN?

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN.
When do you need an EID (Employer Identification Number)?

You will need an EIN if
- you have employees
- you operate your business as a corporation or a partnership
- you file any of these tax returns: Employment, Excise, or Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
- you withhold taxes on income, other than wages, paid to a non-resident alien
- you have a Keogh plan
- you involved with any of the following types of organizations
  - Trusts, except certain grantor-owned revocable trusts, IRAs, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Returns
  - Estates
  - Real estate mortgage investment conduits
  - Non-profit organizations
  - Farmers' cooperatives
  - Plan administrators

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