02/25/2025
United States Expats: Did you receive your three COVID-19 stimulus payments from the IRS? If not, you could be eligible to claim up to $3,400, but you need to act soon. Important context: The stimulus checks relate to the federal government’s initiative to offer some financial relief to individuals and families in the wake of […]
04/07/2025
Taxes for expats tend to be complicated, especially for US expats. If you’re a US citizen living abroad with questions about what the expat tax filing requirements are, you’re not alone. Some expats aren’t even aware they need to continue filing US tax returns while living overseas. Expatriate tax is a complicated realm for Americans […]
01/25/2025
More than 100,000 Americans live in Australia Australia is an incredible place to live for a variety of reasons – the laid-back culture, the warm climate, and the beaches, to name just a few. As an American expatriate living in Australia, though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US expat (and Australian) […]
02/03/2025
Many US citizens living overseas are surprised to learn about their obligation to file an annual tax return with the IRS. What if you’re already living and working in another country, and paying foreign tax on that income? How can you avoid double taxation? This is where the IRS Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) comes into […]
03/03/2025
Ever since the post-pandemic explosion in remote work, more and more countries have been establishing digital nomad visas in hopes of bolstering their economies. But while many of those countries are still hammering out the details, Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa (D8 Visa) is fully operational—and quickly becoming one of the most sought-after options among European countries. With year-round sunshine, […]
01/15/2025
It may be a toy for a niece you’re doting on. A handbag for a special someone. Or a gift certificate for your child. And other times, it may be a ranch in Texas or a beach bungalow in Hawaii that you plan to gift to your foreign spouse. Whatever it is, that happy season […]
03/01/2025
If you’re wondering how US expat taxes in Thailand work, you may already be considering a move there. Between the paradisiacal beaches, exquisite cuisine, and low cost of living, there are plenty of reasons to make the Land of Smiles your new home — but it’s important to consider practical matters as well. Even though […]
11/29/2024
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 […]
01/02/2024
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 […]