The 9 Best US Tax Accountants in London (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 9 picks

The best US tax accountants in London in 2026 include Blick Rothenberg for Americans with complex US–UK affairs, Deloitte and EY (which absorbed specialist Frank Hirth) for high-net-worth clients, and USTAXFS, Bambridge and HTJ.tax for specialist US expat filing at smaller-firm prices. Greenback is a well-known online option.

The US taxes its citizens and green-card holders wherever they live, so Americans in London file in both countries every year. The trick is a firm that handles both returns together, so UK tax paid is credited properly against US tax and UK savings products don't create US problems. For UK-only work, see our guide to the best accountants in London.

1. Blick Rothenberg — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

A dedicated US/UK private-client practice built around Americans living in the UK.

Specialty US and UK personal tax compliance and planning, trusts and estates, arrival and exit planningBest for US citizens and green-card holders in the UK, executives, families, people divorcing with US–UK interests

Blick Rothenberg runs a dedicated US/UK private-client team that prepares and plans both sides of an American's tax affairs: federal and state returns, foreign asset reporting, UK Self Assessment, residency and arrival or exit planning, and IRS enquiries. It also advises on combined US estate and UK inheritance tax planning and on trusts. The firm acquired the US–UK specialist Westleton Drake in 2018.

Its client list, by its own description, includes US citizens living in the UK, wealthy expats, private-equity executives with carried interest, and people going through divorce with assets in both countries. A strong choice when your affairs are more than a salary and a bank account.

Good to know: Ask how the firm's planning has changed since the UK replaced the non-dom regime in April 2025; it has published guidance specifically for Americans.

16 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AH

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2. Deloitte — City of London (New Street Square)

A Big Four firm with a large London-based US/UK high-net-worth tax team.

Specialty US personal tax for high-net-worth individuals, US–UK cross-border planningBest for Wealthy Americans in the UK, executives, families and family offices

Deloitte's UK firm runs its US personal tax work through a London-based US/UK High Net Worth team, which it says is by far the largest team of US personal tax professionals of any Big Four firm outside the US, with more than 45 US personal tax specialists.

It suits wealthy individuals and families with complex structures, multiple jurisdictions or significant investment income. For a straightforward employee return it will be more than you need, and priced accordingly.

Good to know: Ask specifically for the US/UK High Net Worth team, not the general private-client group.

1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ

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3. EY (EY Frank Hirth) — London Bridge (More London), South Bank & Borough

The Big Four home of Frank Hirth, the long-time London US/UK personal tax specialist.

Specialty US and UK personal tax, private client, cross-border planningBest for Americans in the UK, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals

In 2021 EY bought the personal tax business of Frank Hirth, a London firm known for decades as a specialist in US and UK personal tax, bringing its people and clients into EY's private tax practice as EY Frank Hirth. EY's UK private-client work is led by its high-net-worth teams, supported by a US/UK cross-border team.

It is a natural fit for former Frank Hirth clients and for wealthy Americans who want a Big Four adviser with US personal tax depth in London.

Good to know: If you were a Frank Hirth client, your records and team moved to EY; ask for EY Frank Hirth by name.

1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF

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4. BDO — Marylebone, Soho & the West End

A mid-tier firm with a London-based US expatriate tax team.

Specialty US federal and state returns, FBAR, US expatriate tax complianceBest for American employees and expats in the UK, and employers sending staff abroad

BDO's US expatriate tax team is based in London and specialises in US tax for expatriates: federal and state returns, FBAR reporting and related compliance. It works both for individuals and for employers managing internationally mobile staff.

A good middle option between the Big Four and the small specialists, especially if your employer already uses BDO for its global mobility programme.

Good to know: If you are on an international assignment, check whether your employer has a tax-equalisation arrangement with BDO already in place.

55 Baker Street, London W1U 7EU

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5. US Tax & Financial Services (USTAXFS) — Holborn

A specialist US tax firm for Americans in the UK and Europe, with US attorneys on the team.

Specialty US and UK returns, streamlined and late filings, FBAR and FATCA, trusts, exit taxBest for Americans in the UK, dual nationals, trusts and businesses with US reporting

USTAXFS specialises in US tax for expats and multinationals, with offices in London, Zurich and Geneva. Its team combines US tax accountants, dual US/UK tax professionals and US attorneys, and covers US federal and state returns and UK Self Assessment, catch-up filings under the streamlined procedures, delinquent FBAR and Form 8938 filings, and trust and business reporting.

It suits Americans whose affairs go beyond a salary — property, pensions, trusts, a UK company — and anyone who needs to catch up on years of missed filings.

Good to know: If you are behind on filings, ask about the streamlined procedures at the first call, before you file anything yourself.

Staple Court, 11 Staple Inn, London WC1V 7QH

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6. Bambridge Accountants — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

A Covent Garden firm focused on US/UK tax for expatriates, with a New York office too.

Specialty US and UK tax returns, back filing and catch-up, voluntary disclosureBest for American expats and dual filers in London

Bambridge Accountants specialises in US/UK tax services for expatriates, with more than 15 years' experience and offices in London and New York. It prepares US and UK returns, handles back filing and catch-up, and supports offshore and voluntary disclosures.

A smaller, specialist practice that suits Americans who want one firm to prepare both countries' returns at a lower cost than the large firms.

Good to know: The London office is on Henrietta Street, a couple of minutes from Covent Garden station; book ahead rather than dropping in.

7 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8PS

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7. HTJ.tax — City of London (Cannon Street)

A US expat and international tax specialist run by Enrolled Agents and CPAs.

Specialty US expat returns, streamlined filings, FBAR and FATCA, PFICs, expatriation planningBest for Americans abroad, accidental Americans, globally mobile investors

HTJ.tax helps Americans abroad and international investors stay compliant across borders, with Enrolled Agents and CPAs on its team. Its services cover US expat returns, streamlined filings for those who are behind, FBAR and FATCA reporting, PFIC calculations, foreign tax credit planning and pre-move or expatriation planning. It is a member firm of the Moores Rowland international network.

Its London office is on Dowgate Hill, by Cannon Street station.

Good to know: If you hold UK funds or investment trusts, ask about PFIC reporting; it is one of the firm's stated specialisms.

Dowgate Hill House, 14–16 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SU

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8. Satis Tax — St James's (Pall Mall), Soho & the West End

A Pall Mall boutique for people with UK, US and overseas tax interests.

Specialty UK and US personal tax compliance and planning, pre-move planningBest for US expats, accidental Americans, non-doms, entrepreneurs, dual nationals

Satis Tax is a London firm offering specialist tax and accountancy services to individuals and businesses with UK, US or overseas interests. Its stated client groups include US expats, accidental Americans, non-doms and entrepreneurs doing business in the US, and it handles both the UK and US annual returns as well as planning before a move.

It sits alongside a sister financial-planning business, Satis Wealth Management, which suits Americans who want tax and investment advice that takes both systems into account.

Good to know: Ask whether tax and investment advice can be coordinated in-house; investing as an American in the UK is where mistakes get expensive.

Ground Floor, 45 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JG

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9. Greenback Expat Tax Services — Online

A well-known online US expat tax preparer, for Americans whose UK affairs are simple.

Specialty US expat tax returns, FBAR, streamlined filingsBest for Americans abroad with straightforward income

Greenback is an online US expat tax service whose team of CPAs and IRS Enrolled Agents prepares US returns for Americans living abroad, including FBARs and catch-up filings. It has no London office; everything is handled remotely.

It suits Americans in London with a salary, a few bank accounts and no complicated investments, who want a US return done well at a published price. If you also need the UK return, or have property, a business or trusts, a London firm that prepares both is usually the better choice.

Good to know: Greenback prepares US returns only; you will still need to file UK Self Assessment yourself or with a UK accountant if you have to file one.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans living in London have to file US taxes?

Yes. US citizens and green-card holders must file a US return (Form 1040) on their worldwide income if it is above the filing threshold, wherever they live. Americans abroad get an automatic extension to 15 June to file, and can extend further to 15 October, but interest on any tax owed still runs from 15 April. Most Americans in the UK owe little or no US tax once UK tax is credited, but they still have to file.

What is the FBAR and do I need to file one?

The FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) reports foreign bank and financial accounts. You must file it if the combined value of your non-US accounts exceeded $10,000 at any point in the year, which includes UK current accounts, savings, ISAs and many pensions. It is filed separately from your tax return, and is due 15 April with an automatic extension to 15 October. Higher-value assets may also need Form 8938 under FATCA.

Should I use the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or the Foreign Tax Credit?

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) lets you exclude salary up to an annual limit — roughly $130,000, indexed each year. The Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116) instead credits UK income tax against US tax. Because UK tax rates are usually higher than US rates, many Americans in London are better off with the credit, which can also carry excess credits forward. The right choice depends on your income mix, so have an adviser model both.

Are ISAs and UK funds a problem for Americans?

Often, yes. ISAs are tax-free in the UK but not recognised by the US, so income and gains inside them are taxable on your US return. Many UK funds and investment trusts count as PFICs for US purposes, which carry punitive tax and heavy reporting. UK pensions get better treatment under the US–UK tax treaty. Speak to a US–UK adviser before you invest, not after.

I haven't filed US taxes for years. What can I do?

If the failure was not wilful, the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures let Americans abroad catch up by filing three years of returns and six years of FBARs, normally without penalties. Most firms on this list handle streamlined filings; get advice before you file, because the certification you sign matters.

What does a US expat tax return cost in London?

It varies widely with complexity. Online US expat specialists publish prices from a few hundred dollars for a simple return; London firms that prepare both the US and UK returns, deal with investments, property, trusts or self-employment typically charge more, and Big Four fees are higher again. Ask for a fixed fee that covers the 1040, the FBAR and the UK Self Assessment together.