April 15 (or April 18 in 2023. taking into account the weekend and Emancipation Day) is widely known as the due date for taxes. But the truth is that date only applies if you are living within the U.S. when it happens. If you're living in a foreign country on April 15, you have until June 15, 2023. to file. You do not need to file for this extension; it is automatically afforded to anybody living overseas. If you need even more time, you can apply for an extension that will give you until October 16, 2023. to file. No response from the IRS is needed. So long as you've sent off Form 4868 by the June or April due date, your late tax return is covered.Please note, however, that the extensions are an extension to file, not an extension to pay. Interest on taxes owed starts accruing on April 15. If you suspect that you will owe tax, you can attach a payment to Form 4868.If youu2019d like to know more, you can find the relevant book on Amazon: U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans: The Traveling Expat's Guide to Living, Working, and Staying Tax Compliant Abroad. It explains how expats and most people who work overseas can legally lower their U.S. tax to $0 and keep their income and assets safe from the IRS.