Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedure
A program that allows eligible taxpayers to come into compliance without facing penalties.
SFOP is a specialized IRS amnesty program designed to help U.S. citizens and green card holders residing outside the United States become compliant with their U.S. tax obligations.
It is specifically intended for individuals who have been living abroad for an extended period and, often due to misunderstanding or lack of awareness, have never filed a U.S. tax return as required. Through this program, eligible taxpayers can catch up on their past-due filings, report foreign income and assets, and avoid the severe penalties that would normally apply for failing to file on time. SFOP provides a simplified path back into the U.S. tax system, offering both penalty relief and a clearer understanding of ongoing compliance requirements for Americans living overseas.
Who Qualifies?
You may be eligible for SFOP if:
- You are a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has lived outside the U.S. for an extended period.
- You have never filed a U.S. tax return.
- Your failure to file was non-willful, meaning it was due to negligence, misunderstanding, or an unintentional oversight.
- Limited Filing Requirement – Participants need to file only the last 3 years of U.S. tax returns and the last 6 years of Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs).
Stephanie was very helpful in assisting clients with navigating US tax obligations. Stephanie provided exceptional service and walked the clients through every step of the process!
Andrew Lattimore
I have been working with Stephanie Stickler and Stateside Solutions since I moved to Canada in 2011. One downside of being a dual citizen living in Canada is the requirement to file U.S. taxes each year. Stephanie and her team have a streamlined process for this, and they send timely reminders each year. She is available if/when I have any questions in completing the filing, or for any other tax questions I may have. I have found her to be professional, responsive, knowledgeable and thorough in all that she does for me.
Monica Klingenberg
As a Canadian tax practitioner who also assists individuals with personal tax returns, working with Stephanie and her team to assist our clients in situations where U.S. tax compliance is required has been smooth and efficient. Stephanie and her team’s knowledge of U.S. tax reporting has been beneficial to many of our clients who must navigate both U.S. and Canadian tax reporting systems.
Joshua Quesnelle
I’ve coordinated with Stephanie and her team for many years, and their work on US tax filings has always been accurate and professional. Our firm has had great success integrating the US tax returns prepared by Stateside Tax Solutions with the Canadian tax returns of our mutual clients (and vice versa). It’s great to have an experienced US tax team that are also members of our local community! Keep up the great work!
Ben Bryden