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U.S. tax returns for Americans abroad
Preparation of individual U.S. returns, including suitable foreign-income reporting. Required forms and scope are confirmed after an initial review.
Discuss your return →For Americans living in Switzerland
U.S. tax preparation and bookkeeping for Americans living in Switzerland, with clear scope, plain-language explanations and secure document exchange after engagement.
Services
We review the facts first and confirm whether the engagement is suitable. More complex matters may require specialist review or referral.
Preparation of individual U.S. returns, including suitable foreign-income reporting. Required forms and scope are confirmed after an initial review.
Discuss your return →Support for Schedule C and suitable small-business filings, subject to complexity, entity type and the condition of the records.
Check whether it is a fit →Organized bookkeeping for suitable U.S.-connected small businesses that want clearer records and a more orderly year-end process.
Ask about bookkeeping →A personal boutique
Brown & Bayram is a careful, approachable U.S. tax and bookkeeping practice for Americans in Switzerland. Richard is a U.S. citizen living in Switzerland and understands how unfamiliar cross-border filing can feel.
Share where you live, the service needed and the filing years involved. Do not send tax documents through the contact form.
We explain the expected work, important limitations and what information is needed.
Once engaged, documents are exchanged through the approved secure process.
Latest insights
Start with plain-language educational articles, then ask about your own facts when individual guidance is appropriate.
A concise introduction to worldwide-income reporting and common filing questions for Americans abroad.
Read the article →An educational starting point for understanding income types, exclusions, credits and reporting considerations.
View the guide →A general overview of marginal rates, thresholds and the standard deduction for the 2026 tax year.
Read the overview →Tell us the basics and we will first confirm whether your needs are within our current service scope.