Mertz International: Helping US Expats in Korea Save Big on Taxes

US Taxes While Living Abroad? This Firm Makes It Easy — and Profitable.

If you're a US citizen living in Korea, you've probably faced the confusion of double taxation, foreign-earned income exclusions, and that creeping feeling you forgot to file something last year.

Thousands of Americans abroad deal with the stress of IRS deadlines, FATCA compliance, FBAR forms, and more — all while living in countries with completely different tax systems.

That’s why we’re excited to spotlight Mertz International Limited, a firm built specifically for expats who want less stress and more savings on their taxes.

Who Is Mertz International?

Mertz is a fully remote, US-based tax firm with satellite offices in the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Panama — and a strong presence in Asia-Pacific.

They specialize in helping Americans abroad:

• 📌 Navigate foreign income exclusions
• 📌 Reduce or eliminate double taxation
• 📌 Maintain US compliance while living overseas
• 📌 Avoid audits and IRS headaches with strategic planning

They’ve supported over 10,000 clients globally, with more than $5 million saved in taxes — and they’re especially active among Korea-based US expats, including freelancers, contractors, educators, and military spouses.

Why We’re Featuring Mertz

At Every Expat in Korea (EEIK), we run the largest English-speaking community for foreigners in Korea. With over 100,000 active members and more than 400,000 monthly views, our platform serves as a helpful resource for expat life, including housing, visas, education, and — yes — taxes.

We’ve seen Mertz staff members contributing in our community, and many of our members have mentioned them when asking for reliable help with US-side filing and cross-border compliance.

We know how hard it is to find tax help that actually understands both ends — the US and Korea — and we appreciate firms like Mertz who are committed to education and transparency.

Their “US Expat Tax Lounge” on Facebook, live Q&A sessions, and no-pressure consultations make them an easy first step for anyone confused about their status, obligations, or opportunities.

What Makes Mertz Stand Out

Founder Mike Mertz, CPA, eMBA, is a veteran international tax advisor with deep experience helping Americans abroad avoid penalties and maximize tax advantages.

So if you’re self-employed in Korea or earning a US-based salary while living overseas, Mertz provides:

• ✅ A simple intake and consultation process
• ✅ Transparent flat-rate pricing
• ✅ Focus on tax savings, not just compliance
• ✅ Strategic planning for long-term financial goals

They also handle tricky scenarios like:

• State tax exit planning
• Foreign retirement accounts
• FATCA/FBAR filings
• Investment and passive income abroad

How to Contact Mertz International

🌐 mertzinternational.com
📧 mertzlifemarketing@gmail.com
💬 Join their Facebook community: US Expat Tax Lounge

This article is part of EEIK’s Trusted Tax & Business Professionals in Korea spotlight series — where we feature vetted, well-reviewed firms serving the expat community.

We’ll also be including this post in our upcoming ebook directory for expat services, which will be distributed via our EEIK Facebook Group, newsletter, and Instagram channel.