10/06/2025
The COVID-19 pandemic made many US expats rethink what they want out of life. During a time of travel restrictions and isolation, some expats realized that returning back to the United States to be close to family and friends was what they valued most. It was the case for Louisiana native Chara Richterberg, who until […]
11/17/2025
Globally-minded US entrepreneurs, location-independent contractors overseas, and freelancers abroad are trailblazers with unique tax needs: To understand how to file taxes for self-employed expats. Before any self-employment taxes (sometimes referred to as “SE tax“) are filed though, you’ll want to ensure that your global US tax strategy is maximum efficient. To accomplish this, you’ll need […]
11/17/2025
When you embark on the adventure of living abroad, you open yourself up to exciting experiences, diverse cultures, and tantalizing cuisines. However, if you’ve decided to pursue a side gig or fully embrace self-employment during your overseas journey, navigating your tax obligations becomes a bit more intricate. As a self-employed expat, understanding your income, tax […]
10/06/2025
At a summit on Saturday June 4 2021, the G7 group of countries agreed to establish a global minimum corporate tax rate, as well as a common way to tax the biggest international digital services companies. Background In the digital age, companies can sell services online in other countries without having a physical presence there. […]
10/06/2025
The US tax system is unusual, in that the US taxes based on citizenship rather than residence. This means that all US citizens have to file US taxes on their worldwide income, even if they have to file foreign taxes too. This includes Americans living abroad, who have the same annual US filing and reporting […]
11/17/2025
Whether you’re an expat who owns and runs a foreign business or just holds shares in one, it’s important to understand the tax implications. After all, US taxes work differently for foreign businesses than for domestic ones. Unfortunately, they can be fairly complex — like taxes on controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) and passive foreign investment […]
10/06/2025
One of the long-term legacies of the Covid pandemic is forecast to be a widespread transition to remote working. Combined with a pent-up appetite for international travel, this is likely to mean that the next couple of years will bring a surge of interest in working remotely from abroad. Whether pursuing a dream to live […]
10/07/2025
FBARs (Foreign Bank Account Reports) have been a filing requirement for Americans with financial accounts overseas that meet the criteria since the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970. It has only been enforced for the last few years however, since the 2010 Foreign Account tax Compliance Act (FATCA) obliged foreign financial institutions to pass details about […]