Category:
Federal tax return:
State tax return:
Form 8938 & FBAR:
Form 5471 & 8858 & 8854:
Form 3520 & 709:
Simple – from
£865 + VAT
£365 + VAT
£265 + VAT
£295 + VAT
£275 + VAT
Intermediate – from
£1,295 + VAT
£545 + VAT
£395 + VAT
£595 + VAT
£590 + VAT
Standard – from
£1,730 + VAT
£730 + VAT
£525 + VAT
£895 + VAT
£910 + VAT
Complex – from
£3,250 + VAT
£1,195 + VAT
£990 + VAT
£1,695 + VAT
£1,730 + VAT
PJD Tax are authorised IRS E-filers. All tax returns will be filed online where possible and all copies of tax returns will be sent electronically via email or our secure portal unless specifically requested otherwise. If you would prefer not to utilise either of these two options, let us know when returning your questionnaire.
If you miss the e-file deadline, we will need to complete a paper submission which will incur a surcharge of £50+VAT. Our default postal service provider is 1st Class Royal Mail however, if you would like us to upgrade this service to Tracked & Signed or a different courier service provider, then the additional cost will be added to the e-file surcharge.
Standard deduction – for 2025 is as follows:
Single or Married Filing Separately – $15,750 (previously $14,600).
Head of Household – $23,625 (previously $21,900).
Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse – $31,500 (previously $29,200).
For 2025, the additional standard deduction amounts for taxpayers who are 65 and older or blind are:
$2,000 for Single or Head of Household (previously $1,950)
$1,600 for Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse (previously $1,550)
In addition, for tax years 2025 through 2028, taxpayers aged 65 and older are eligible for a $6,000 “bonus” standard deduction per person, introduced under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).
However, it is worth noting that this $6,000 deduction starts to phase out once your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds $75,000 (single / head-of-household / married filing separately) or $150,000 (married filing jointly).
The deduction is fully eliminated when MAGI reaches $175,000 (single / head-of-household/ married filing separately) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
Foreign earned income exclusion – this has increased to $130,000 (previously $126,500)
Annual 401ks Contributions – the IRS has increased the maximum 401(k) contributions up to $23,500 for 2025 (will rise to $24,500 for 2026), with employee and employer(s) contributions not to exceed a combined total of $70,000. These limitations apply across all 401(k) plans and IRAs held in the year. Those aged 50 or older can make additional catch-up contributions of up to $7,500. Separate limitations apply to IRAs (see below).
Annual Traditional and Roth IRA Contributions – The annual contribution limits for Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have not changed from 2024. For individuals under age 50, the limit remains $7,000. For individuals age 50 or older, the catch‑up provision remains, so the limit is $8,000.
An end to paper refund checks – The IRS will no longer be issuing paper refund checks. Instead, refunds will be sent directly to a U.S. bank account whenever possible, or, if a bank account is not available, via a prepaid debit card or another approved electronic payment method, such as a digital wallet or mobile app that can accept deposits. This change is intended to streamline processing, improve security, and reduce delays associated with mailed checks.
Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) – An IP PIN is a six-digit code the IRS uses to protect your tax account, to stop anyone else from filing a tax return in your name. As long as you can clear the identity-verification steps, anyone with an SSN or ITIN can request one, including spouses and dependents. The IRS recommends signing up early, because a new PIN is issued each January and you need it before you can file. If you don’t have one, there’s a greater chance that someone could submit a return using your details, which would hold up your refund and potentially lead to fraud checks. Therefore, it’s a good idea to get set up early and make sure you retrieve a new PIN each January.
Electronic payments to the IRS now limited to 2 per year – For 2025, the IRS has updated its rules on how many times you’re allowed to pay taxes using a debit card, credit card, or cash. For most standard payments, e.g. Form 1040 balance or a current-year notice, you’re now limited to two card or cash payments per year. The same restriction applies to prior-year balances and many common IRS notices. For quarterly estimated tax payments (Form 1040-ES), the limit is slightly different, where you can make two such payments per quarter.
In practice, this means that anyone who normally pays taxes by card or cash, rather than through bank transfer or EFTPS, will need to be more mindful. Similarly, self-employed taxpayers or others making regular estimated payments may find the limits restrictive, especially if they prefer to pay more frequently. Planning ahead — or switching to a bank-based payment method — can help avoid running into these caps.
Itemized deductions and the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap – The SALT deduction limit has increased substantially for 2025. For Single, Head of Household, and Married Filing Jointly filers, the cap has risen from $10,000 to $40,000, while Married Filing Separately filers now have a limit of $20,000, up from $5,000. For those who previously could not itemize, this change may unlock additional value in other deductions, such as charitable contributions, medical expenses, or mortgage interest.
New deductions for tip income and overtime pay – Starting in 2025, taxpayers can deduct qualified tips and qualified overtime pay from their adjusted gross income (AGI), even if they do not itemize. This reduces taxable income and may increase eligibility for other credits and deductions tied to AGI. This is a change from 2024, when all tips and overtime were fully taxable with no special deductions. The maximum tip deduction is $25,000 for single, head-of-household, and married filing jointly filers, and $12,500 for married filing separately. The maximum overtime deduction is $12,500 for single, head-of-household, and married filing separately filers, and $25,000 for married filing jointly.
Fuel tax credit statement requirement – To curb improper fuel tax credit claims, taxpayers claiming certain credits via Form 4136 must now attach a “Statement Supporting Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) Computation” to their Form 1040. The statement must include detailed business information and specifics about the vehicles or machinery that used the fuel. A penalty of $5,000 per return—or per spouse on a joint return—applies for improper claims.
Form 1099-K – Taxpayers selling goods and services on payment apps and online marketplaces may receive a Form 1099-K detailing the transactions. For 2025, vendors must provide this form when the total payments exceed $2,500. For 2026, this will be further reduced to $600.
Form 1099-DA – This form has been introduced for 2025. It is relevant to brokers who handle digital assets such as cryptocurrency and NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Beginning on 1st January 2025, brokers will be required to report gross proceeds for all transactions on Form 1099-DA. For 2026, the form will also include cost basis information.
If you believe that any of the above topics may affect you, consult your regular PJD Tax representative who will
provide you with further information.
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Did you have interest income? Yes No
If yes, provide a Form 1099-INT or details below.
If yes, provide a Form 1099-DIV or non-US brokerage statement.
3
Did you dispose of any assets or investments? Yes No
Provide details below if you are not providing supporting documentation for all sales.
4
Did you receive, sell, send, exchange or acquire any virtual currency? Yes No
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Did you sell a residential property? Yes No
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Did you or your spouse own any ISAs? Yes No
Income from ISAs has tax exempt status in the UK but is fully taxable on a US return. Tick the following boxes
that apply to you.
Indicate which type below and provide full details of interest above. For stocks & shares ISAs, provide statement.
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Do you have non-US collective investments? Yes No
(Funds, unit trusts, income bonds, etc). More information here .
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Did you receive any income from US partnerships, estates & trusts or S-corporations? Yes No
If yes, provide copies of form K-1 for each. More information about the impact of holding non-US investments can be found here.
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