Simplifying global taxes for expats and digital nomads

At Big Cake Tax, we’re an international team of licensed CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and former IRS examiners who specialize exclusively in expat taxation, digital-nomad taxes, and complex multi-state filings. From the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) to FATCA and FBAR reporting, we blend deep U.S. tax knowledge with on-the-ground insights in more than 60 countries. Our mission is simple: keep you compliant, minimize your tax bill, and free up your time.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Full-Spectrum Expat Tax Preparation & Filing

    We handle all complex U.S. tax filings for expats, digital nomads, and foreign corporation owners. You receive a single, on-time, and audit-ready package, no matter how many countries or currencies are involved.

  • Strategic FEIE & Foreign Tax Credit Optimization

    We find the best tax strategy to shield your income. Our side-by-side projections show exactly how we’ll use the FEIE or Foreign Tax Credit, with your savings clearly forecasted upfront.

  • State Tax Domicile & Multi-State Resolution

    We help you formally cut ties with high-tax states by building the evidence to secure a new, zero-tax domicile. Already facing an audit? Our team will fight to resolve your case, often with nothing owed.

  • Rental & Short-Term-Let Tax Management

    We handle tax preparation for rental and Airbnb owners. Our experts find every deduction to maximize your savings and manage all the complex paperwork for you.

  • Year-Round Advisory & Emergency Support

    Moving abroad or starting a foreign LLC? Our retainer service provides ongoing tax guidance, quarterly check-ins, and 24-hour responses for your urgent questions.

Big Cake Tax is Led by Global Tax Strategists you can trust for a Borderless Life

Hear from Our Clients

  • "I lived in three countries last year, earned crypto, and managed an AirBnB in Austin. Nomad & Expat Tax Services cut my bill by 40 % and walked me through FBAR reporting in plain English."

    — Sarah L., UX designer & digital nomad

  • “California insisted I still owed state tax after I moved to Spain. Their team proved my new domicile, saving me $9,300 and months of stress.”

    — James H., remote software engineer

  • “Our Form 5471 felt impossible. They handled the CFC rules, kept us compliant, and even found an extra $4 k credit we’d missed.”

    — Maya & Theo K., founders, Lisbon

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, you can often combine them. We analyze travel days, housing costs, and host-country rates to decide which mix lowers your U.S. liability most.

  • Absolutely. Our Streamlined Filing package cleans up to six delinquent years, waives penalties in most cases, and brings FBARs current.

  • Ideally 30–45 days before departure. Closing leases, registering vehicles, and updating banks help us defend against future state audits.

  • No. Passive rental income is separate, but we must segregate books and file Schedule E plus any local rental property tax claims.

  • We provide work-papers showing precise foreign tax credit calculations under Section 901 and, when needed, defend you in audit.