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 […]
11/28/2022
IRS provisions like the Foreign Housing Exclusion often aren’t the first thing US expats think about when moving overseas, but they should be! All US citizens and permanent residents are required to file a federal US tax return every year, even if they live and pay taxes outside the US. While this is a hassle, […]
11/23/2022
Digital nomad: it’s a term that’s been nearly inescapable over the past couple of years. In a post-pandemic world, remote work is increasingly the norm. More Americans than ever are embracing this adventurous lifestyle as a way to satisfy their wanderlust without giving up the stability of steady employment. Luckily for those who are intrigued […]
11/22/2022
Aargh! It’s time to start thinking about taxes again. The end of the year should be a period of celebration – popping off the champagne cork and ringing in a new year. But for US expats, the end of the year often comes with apprehension and a lot of anxiety. While filing taxes should be […]