For American citizens with global ambitions
Hi, I'm Alexandra. If your U.S. taxes feel tangled up with where you live, what you own, or what's next, I'll help you see the whole picture and move forward with a plan that fits your life
Real stories. Real results
“Attorney Alexandra Sabalier is truly an expert in her field.”
“I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her consultation services.”
- U.S. licensed attorney
- English & Spanish
- Online worldwide
There's room for the complicated version
“I have bank accounts abroad. Do I need to report them?”
Foreign financial accounts may require an annual FBAR, filed separately from your U.S. tax return
Explore FBAR reporting
“I've missed filings or made mistakes. What now?”
SFOP or SDOP may apply if the omissions were not willful. SFOP is for eligible taxpayers abroad; SDOP is for eligible U.S. residents correcting returns they already filed
See SFOP requirements
“I have financial assets abroad. What do I need to report?”
Foreign financial assets may need to be reported on Form 8938 under FATCA, even if you also file an FBAR
Explore FATCA reporting
“My circumstances don't fit into one box. Where do I start?”
Foreign pensions, business interests, family changes, or expatriation can raise related U.S. tax questions worth discussing together
Tell me your situationYears of writing, here to help you find your way
I've spent years explaining the questions that come up in a life across borders. Explore the articles, learn at your own pace, and bring your own questions when you're ready to talk
Support for where you are and where you're going
From annual filing to a significant life decision, the right scope depends on your facts. Start with the question you have today
U.S. tax filing abroad
Return preparation, plus FBAR and FATCA reporting for foreign accounts and assets
Explore filing servicesPrior-year compliance
Unfiled returns or FBARs? Catch up through the IRS streamlined procedures, whether you live abroad or in the U.S.
Explore prior-year complianceCross-border planning
Get advice before decisions involving investments, relocation, or business interests
Discuss cross-border planningRenunciation & expatriation tax
Understand the U.S. tax considerations and filing obligations surrounding expatriation
Discuss expatriationA tailored strategy
For matters that connect several countries, years, forms, or future plans
Discuss a tailored strategy
Clear steps. A real person beside you
We begin with a conversation about your situation. Once I understand what you need, I can explain the appropriate next steps and the scope of any further work
You don't have to organize a perfect explanation before we speak. Tell me what you know, what worries you, and what you're hoping to accomplish
Book a 1:1 consultation- Step 1
Tell me your story
Where you live, what's changed, what you've filed, and what you want to do next
- Step 2
Understand your options
Identify the questions that need attention and the information needed to answer them
- Step 3
Choose a path forward
Discuss whether advice, preparation, a compliance project, or ongoing support fits your case
Hi, I'm Alexandra
Born and raised in Puerto Rico and now based in Berlin, I know that a life abroad rarely fits neatly into one country's paperwork. I founded Sabalier Law to give Americans around the world legal guidance that is both thoughtful and approachable
Whether you're filing every year, catching up, or planning a major change, I'll help you understand the questions in front of you and decide what comes next
More about meLet's bring your questions into focus
Tell me what's happening in your life abroad. We'll start there and discuss the guidance that may fit your situation
