U.S. Expatriates Face Added Hurdles to Get Virus Stimulus Checks

U.S. citizens living overseas now have a check from the government to look forward to, but getting their hands on it won’t be easy.

Tax professionals say U.S. expatriates should file their tax returns quickly, foregoing the IRS’s 90-day filing extension, and include bank account information so the government can more quickly deposit the funds, which could total $2,400 for couples that make $150,000 or less.

The pandemic highlights challenges for expatriates, who already can face complications in complying with U.S. tax law. Individuals living abroad may face delays as they await the check, which could be expired once ...