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One of the most common concerns people have about becoming an expat is that the taxes will be astronomical. After all, you will likely need to pay taxes in your new country of residence as well as file a federal US tax return, as is required of all US citizens and residents. But with the right […]

Americans living abroad who previously lived in California may still be liable to pay California state income taxes. California is among the states with the most stringent income tax regimes. Similar to the Hotel California lyric, you can check out any time you like (yet when it comes to California expat taxes), it can be […]

At first glance, the term “Accidental Americans” doesn’t make a whole lot of sense — after all, how do you become an American by happenstance? But the truth is, Accidental Americans are surprisingly common. One banking organization put the figure at around 110,000, which is believed to be a very conservative estimate. As American persons, […]

It has been estimated that there are 25,000 Americans living in Lebanon. Living in Lebanon is an amazing experience for a variety of reasons, including the culture, the night life, and the beaches, landscapes, and cuisine. As an American expatriate living in Lebanon though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US expat […]

It has been estimated that there are 15,000 Americans living in Honduras. Living in Honduras is an incredible experience for a variety of reasons, including the culture, the friendly locals, the beaches, the climate, and the landscapes. As an American expatriate living in Honduras though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US […]

It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Ireland. Living in Ireland is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the incredible landscapes, the charming culture, not to mention easy access to the rest of Europe. As an American expatriate living in Ireland though, what exactly […]

Thanksgiving is a time when expats naturally think about their family and friends back in the States. No other country celebrates on the same day in the same way, so there might be an inclination for expats to hide away with a turkey sandwich. There are however lots of other things you can do to make Thanksgiving just […]

While in much of the States life has returned to normal, in many other countries it hasn’t yet, meaning celebrating the 4th of July in 2021 for Americans expats may require imagination and improvisation for a second year running. Being resourceful comes with the territory for expats though, and wherever you are there’s bound to […]

Over the last few years, lots has been written about moving to Puerto Rico as a tax haven. Around 2,000 Americans are known to have moved to Puerto Rico for this reason to reduce their US tax bill. The only reason more haven’t joined them is that to take advantage of the tax breaks Puerto […]

Adjusting to living abroad takes planning, especially when it comes to your finances and health. Healthcare and health insurance, in particular, come with their own challenges abroad. In this article, experts from International Citizens Insurance share the most common insurance challenges and solutions for American expats.  Challenges of Local healthcare abroad Healthcare in the United States ranks as one […]