Services, Useful Information & Fees
Federal Benefits, U.S. Taxes & Voting
While none of the consular offices in Russia has a representative from the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, IRS, or the DOD Federal Voting Assistance Program, we can provide you with information, forms, and assistance on behalf of these and other federal agencies.
Recipients of U.S. federal benefits, such as Social Security or Veterans benefits, may be able receive these benefits in Russia.
As a U.S. citizen or resident alien, your worldwide income is generally subject to U.S. income tax. The American Citizen Services Unit has some IRS forms and publications for your use. We cannot, however, offer tax advice. The closest IRS office is at the U.S. Consulate General in Berlin.
The American Citizen Services Unit also has information on how to register and apply for absentee ballots for federal and state elections. Keep in mind that you must apply early to vote by absentee ballot. When local assistance is unavailable you can contact the website at http://www.fvap.gov.
The American Citizen Services Unit can place properly packaged, addressed and stamped (with U.S. domestic postage) tax returns and absentee ballots in the U.S. Government mail system. We cannot sell stamps, weigh items, provide receipts, or put any other items in the U.S. mail system.