{"id":290,"date":"2022-10-26T17:02:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T17:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/?p=290"},"modified":"2025-02-28T18:43:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T22:43:30","slug":"guide-to-u-s-expat-taxes-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/country\/mexico\/guide-to-u-s-expat-taxes-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to U.S. Expat Taxes in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\u00a1Viva M\u00e9xico!<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s no surprise that Mexico is a top destination for Americans seeking a simpler life abroad \u2014 U.S. expats in Mexico rave about the laid-back living, friendly locals, and rich culture. But, as it turns out, leaving behind the hustle-and-bustle of life in the States doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve left behind your U.S. tax obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding U.S. expat taxes in Mexico may seem as difficult as crafting the perfect Mol\u00e9 sauce, but with the help of the tax experts here at H&amp;R Block\u2019s Expat Tax Services, you\u2019ll get caught up on the basics in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to file U.S. taxes from Mexico? Whether you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/diy-expat-tax-filing-online\/\">file expat taxes yourself<\/a>&nbsp;with our online DIY expat tax service designed specifically for U.S. citizens abroad or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/expat-assisted-tax-filing\/\">file with an advisor<\/a>, H&amp;R Block is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-expat-ways-to-file\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-expat-ways-to-file\"><div class=\"wtf-column wtf-column--left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expatonline.hrblock.com\/wizard\/introduction\/2021?sat_track=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-track=\"{'loc':'b', 'nm':'start file yourself'}\">File on my own<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wtf-column wtf-column--right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expat.hrblock.com\/s\/login\/SelfRegister?sat_track=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-track=\"{'loc':'b', 'nm':'start file with an advisor'}\">File with an advisor<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-u-s-taxes-work-for-americans-living-in-mexico\">How U.S. taxes work for Americans living in Mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/filing\/expat-tax-rules-for-u-s-citizens-working-overseas\/\">Expat tax rules<\/a>&nbsp;state that if you\u2019re a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder, you have to file a U.S. tax return each year, even if you live and work in Mexico<\/strong>. The United States tax system is based on citizenship, not place of residency. That means it doesn\u2019t matter if you live in Connecticut or Canc\u00fan \u2014 if you\u2019re legally considered an American, you file U.S. taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxable foreign income for Americans living in Mexico includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental Income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualified retirement account distributions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may need to report money in your Mexican financial accounts as well as financial assets<\/strong>. To increase worldwide income transparency, the U.S. has two additional reporting requirements for certain expats. Generally, if you have a total of $10,000 or more in Mexican bank accounts (or other offshore financial accounts) at any one time in the year, you\u2019ll have to file a Foreign Bank Account Report (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/forms\/the-fbar-when-and-how-to-report-money-in-foreign-bank-accounts\/\">FBAR<\/a>). If you have foreign assets with a value greater than $200,000, you may also have to file&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/forms\/irs-form-8938-what-it-is-and-who-needs-to-file\/\">FATCA Form 8938<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can lower your U.S. tax bill and avoid dual taxation with certain tax strategies<\/strong>. If you were worried about U.S.-Mexico double taxation, you can relax. U.S. citizens working in Mexico may use one of the following three options to avoid overpaying on taxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/income\/foreign-earned-income-exclusion-for-u-s-expats\/\">The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/income\/foreign-housing-exclusion-and-deduction\/\">Housing Exclusion<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 The FEIE and housing exclusion allow U.S. citizens in Mexico to exclude up to a certain amount of foreign earned income if they meet certain requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/filing\/foreign-tax-credit-limitations-rules-for-u-s-expats\/\">Foreign Tax Credit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 The Foreign Tax Credit allows Americans to claim a dollar-for-dollar credit on Mexican taxes paid if they meet certain requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/filing\/how-u-s-tax-treaties-help-taxpayers\/\">Tax treaties<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 To prevent double-taxation, the U.S. has tax treaties with individual countries, including Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-u-s-taxes-when-retiring-in-mexico\">U.S. taxes when retiring in Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Retiring in Mexico is an attractive option not just because of its active, healthy lifestyle and proximity to the U.S., but also because of just how far your retirement income can stretch. A lower cost of living and lower housing prices result in a budget-friendly yet luxurious lifestyle, as long as you stay current on your U.S. tax filings. Here are the basics of retiring in Mexico and U.S. taxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You still pay&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/income\/retiring-abroad-heres-how-u-s-taxes-work-in-an-expat-retirement\/\">taxes when retiring abroad<\/a>. If you retire in Mexico, you will still file a tax return and report income just as you would if you retired in the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have a Mexican pension or retirement account, (Administradores de Fondos para el Retiro, or an AFORE account) it may be subject to different tax laws than a U.S.-based account. Although AFORES may have preferential tax treatment in Mexico, as far as the U.S. is concerned an AFORE is considered a foreign mutual fund (or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/income\/pfics-foreign-mutual-fund-reporting-requirements-for-u-s-expats\/\">PFIC<\/a>) \u2014 meaning you have a lot of extra reporting to do come tax season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-u-s-taxes-on-mexican-rental-properties-or-real-estate\">U.S. Taxes on Mexican rental properties or real estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Americans have a vacation home or rental property in Mexico, and there\u2019s even a large chunk of U.S. expats in Mexico that make rental properties their main source of income. While renting out your Mexican condo may be good way to earn extra income, it also adds some extra forms to your yearly U.S. tax filing \u2014 depending on your situation, you may have to either attach a Schedule C or Schedule E to Form 1040 when filing.&nbsp;<strong>If your filing situation is complicated or you have multiple properties, we definitely recommend you leave your expat taxes to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/expat-assisted-tax-filing\/\">professional expat tax advisor<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/income\/reporting-foreign-rental-properties-to-the-irs\/\">taxes on foreign rental properties<\/a>&nbsp;are generally the same as taxes on a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/real-estate\/rental-income-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. rental property<\/a>, there are some exceptions and complications. An expat tax advisor can walk you through these. You should also note that you most likely will have to pay Mexican taxes on your property and should seek the help of an in-country accountant to help you navigate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taxes-for-u-s-mexico-commuters\">Taxes for U.S.-Mexico commuters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working as a U.S. citizen in Mexico can affect your taxes even if you don\u2019t stay long<\/strong>. For example, if you earn income while hopping the border for a few weeks (or even a few days), you\u2019ll need to report that income on your U.S. taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the U.S. shares a border with Mexico, it isn\u2019t uncommon for Americans to work in the U.S. and live in Mexico, or vice versa. For example, if you live in Rosarito, Mexicio and work in San Diego (or the reverse) you would still have to file a U.S. tax return, and you may also have to file a Mexican tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basics-of-mexican-taxes-for-u-s-citizens\">Basics of Mexican taxes for U.S. citizens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/american-living-in-mexico-taxes-t.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/american-living-in-mexico-taxes-t.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/american-living-in-mexico-taxes-t-300x150.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an American living in Mexico, you may have to pay Mexican taxes.&nbsp;<strong>Here at H&amp;R Block, we dedicate our expertise to U.S. taxes.&nbsp;If you have questions specific to your Mexican tax return, it\u2019s best to speak to an expert on local Mexican taxes.<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether or not you have to file is dependent on your residency status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mexican residents are taxed on worldwide income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mexican non-residents are only taxed on Mexican income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-qualifies-as-a-mexican-resident\">Who qualifies as a Mexican resident?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you live south of the border doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re considered a Mexican resident. While we recommend you speak with a residency expert, you\u2019re generally considered a Mexican resident if you have to have a permanent home there. If you still have a home in the U.S. or elsewhere overseas, then you could still be considered a resident if both of the following are true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than 50% of worldwide income throughout the calendar year is earned in Mexico<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The center of your professional activities is based within Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mexican-income-tax-rates-for-u-s-expats\">Mexican income tax rates for U.S. expats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mexican tax year is based on the calendar year, from January 1 till December 31. Your Mexican tax return is due on April 30, and you must file it with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sat.gob.mx\/home\">Servicio de Administraci\u00f3n Tributaria<\/a>. Americans living in Mexico have set income tax rates, ranging from 0% to 30%, and Mexican residents have income tax rates ranging from 0% to 35%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022-2023 Mexican Tax Rates for Non-Residents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Earnings in Pesos<\/td><td>Rate Applicable to Income Level (%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MXN 0 \u2013 125,900<\/td><td>Exempt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MXN 125,900 \u2013 1,000,000<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MXN 1,000,000 and above<\/td><td>35%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-file-u-s-taxes-from-mexico\">How to file U.S. taxes from Mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With H&amp;R Block, you have two options to file expat taxes from Mexico: With you in the driver\u2019s seat using our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/diy-expat-tax-filing-online\/\">DIY online expat tax service<\/a>&nbsp;(designed specifically for expats), or by letting one of our experienced&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/expat-assisted-tax-filing\/\">Expat Tax Advisors<\/a>&nbsp;take the wheel. No matter which journey you choose, you get the 100% Accuracy Guarantee from H&amp;R Block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/resource-center\/filing\/status\/taxes-for-expats\/\">how to file your U.S. expat taxes<\/a>&nbsp;from Mexico:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Head on over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/expat-tax-preparation-and-services\/\">Ways to File<\/a>&nbsp;page<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick your journey\u2014in the driver\u2019s seat with our online DIY tool or letting a Tax Advisor take the wheel.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once you\u2019re through your chosen journey, you review your return and pay<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We file your return with the IRS<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You sit back knowing your taxes were done right<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-it-comes-to-u-s-expat-taxes-in-mexico-block-has-your-back\">When it comes to U.S. expat taxes in Mexico, Block has your back.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a U.S. citizen living in Mexico, tax returns likely aren\u2019t at the forefront of your mind until it\u2019s time to file. Luckily for you, our expat tax services are tailored for Americans abroad, making the process simple and your tax season stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/expat-tax-preparation-and-services\/\">Start your U.S. expat taxes<\/a>&nbsp;for free today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a1Viva M\u00e9xico!&nbsp;It\u2019s no surprise that Mexico is a top destination for Americans seeking a simpler life abroad \u2014 U.S. expats\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":307,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexico"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>Guide to U.S. Expat Taxes in Mexico | H&amp;R Block\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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