US Citizen, Moved to Europe as a Minor. Help with Tax Information?

[nataliereneee]

Hi Upwork community!

I am new to Upwork and trying to get my head around how to set up my tax status on my profile.

I am a US citizen who left the US at the age of 16. I moved to Denmark where I currently reside, and I have never worked in the US nor have any connection to the US besides friends who live there. Therefore, I have never had to file taxes in the US. Do I indicate myself as a U.S.-person or non U.S.-person? Any help would be much appreciated!

Best,

Natalie P.

[prestonhunter]

non-U.S. person

[mwiggenhorn · Accepted solution]

You need to check the State Department or similar website.  If you are a non-resident US citizen, you may still be required to pay US taxes.  I have a friend in Australia who has lived there 20+ years, has dual citizenship, and pays taxes in both countries.  IRS website might be helpful as well.  Don't take advice from other freelancers.

[nataliereneee]

Thank you, Mary! I will look into this. I don't want to file anything incorrectly and run into problems later down the line. Have a great weekend!