12/20/2022
According to the US Department of State, more than 30,000 US citizens currently live in Singapore. The futuristic city-state offers many business opportunities for expats and provides one of the highest qualities of life in the world. However, an aspect that can make moving to Singapore a headache is filing US taxes while overseas. In […]
12/20/2022
Whether you prefer the cosmopolitan vibe of London, a seaside getaway like Whitby, or the quaint countryside, there’s a great place to live in the UK for just about everybody. What’s more, there’s easy access to nearby European countries and universal healthcare throughout the country. As excited as you might be to move to the […]
12/20/2022
Since its economy’s opening in 1978, China’s GDP growth has averaged almost 10% growth per year. The country’s economic boom represents an opportunity for many US expats to work in China, but it comes with complicated tax implications. According to statistics, over 600,000 expats live in China, with 12% coming from the US. This article […]
12/20/2022
Have you ever thought about leaving the US behind to move to Mexico? You’re not alone. There are already an estimated 1.5 million Americans that call the Central American country home. Not all of these Americans come to Mexico for the same thing. Some come to enjoy their golden years under the hot sun, some […]
12/19/2022
Panama is an incredible place to call home – even if you’re only there temporarily as a US expat. With bountiful produce, idyllic weather, a laid-back atmosphere, and just a quick plane ride back to the States, it’s no wonder this Central American country is in popular demand. You’ll find more than 16,000 US expats […]
12/16/2022
You may not be living in the US at the moment. That doesn’t necessarily exempt you from having to file taxes. Under the US’s citizenship-based taxation system, anyone who is a citizen or resident must file taxes if they meet the minimum income threshold, regardless of where they live. But what is the minimum income […]
12/15/2022
If you are a US citizen living abroad, you will need to file your income tax return on Form 1040 based on your worldwide income. And to file this, you’ll usually need a Social Security Number (SSN). An SSN is the most common type of tax identification number. But hold on. What happens if you […]
12/07/2022
Doesn’t it feel like everyone’s moving to Portugal these days? More and more often, you see news articles about Americans relocating to Portugal, LinkedIn posts announcing a move to Portugal, or photos on Instagram from expats documenting their day-to-day life and travels in Portugal. Tempted to shake things up and join them? We’ve got good […]
12/05/2022
If you work for a US contractor abroad, taxes can be confusing. Regardless of where they live, those with overseas contractor jobs will need to file a US tax return — but they may need to file taxes in their country of residence as well. But with a little bit of research and organization, you’ll […]
11/29/2022
Taxes are tricky for US expats — in addition to the complications that come along with earning income abroad, tactical challenges like accessing your tax records, viewing your balance, and making payments are made that much harder when you can’t easily receive mail from or make calls to the US. Fortunately, the availability of IRS […]