03/08/2026
It’s not a fitness challenge. You won’t need a stopwatch, a yoga mat, or to prove how many push-ups you can do in a minute. But the physical presence test is a test—one that can save you thousands in U.S. taxes if you pass. Think of it as the IRS’s version of “Are you really […]
03/07/2026
Every investor hits a rough patch. But for U.S. expats, a dip in your portfolio isn’t just bad luck—it’s a tax opportunity in disguise. Tax loss harvesting is the strategy of turning your investment losses into real-life tax savings by offsetting capital gains and lowering your taxable income. It’s like spring cleaning for your portfolio—except […]
03/06/2026
You’d think moving abroad would simplify your tax life. File your federal return, maybe claim the Foreign Tax Credit or FEIE, and move on. But if money is still flowing to you from the U.S.—rent, investment income, business revenue—another layer of rules can quietly step in. And sometimes, those rules look a lot like a […]
03/05/2026
You can leave the country—but you can’t leave the IRS. Unlike most countries, U.S. taxes are based on citizenship, not residency. That means if you’re a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you’re required to file a federal income tax return every year—even if you’ve spent the entire tax year sipping espresso in Rome or […]
03/04/2026
U.S. Social Security feels like one of the few financial things you shouldn’t have to re-learn after moving abroad. You earned it. It shows up each month. End of story. Then you move to the UK, become a UK tax resident, and suddenly you’re staring at the same payment wondering which country gets to tax […]
03/04/2026
If your U.S. business has foreign ownership, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) isn’t just curious—it requires you to spill the details on Form 5472. Think of it as the agency’s way of making sure international businesses aren’t skirting U.S. tax laws. This form is mandatory for foreign-owned U.S. corporations and disregarded entities that engage in reportable transactions with a foreign related party—a broad category that includes everything […]
02/25/2026
Moving to Puerto Rico doesn’t feel like a traditional “move abroad.” You land, your phone still works, your bank card still swipes, and you didn’t have to apply for a visa or exchange currency. On paper, it looks simple. In practice, it’s more nuanced. Yes, it’s a U.S. territory—but tax rules aren’t identical to the […]
03/04/2026
If you have a stake in a foreign partnership, you might have a new tax form on your hands: Form 8865. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires certain U.S. citizens with foreign partnership interests to report their share of income, losses, and transactions. While it might not be the most exciting part of managing a business abroad, filing correctly is essential—missing it can […]
03/04/2026
Sun, Wi-Fi, and mango smoothies—Thailand has long been the unofficial capital of remote work. From Bangkok’s buzz to Chiang Mai’s calm and Phuket’s postcard beaches, it’s been a favorite among nomads… even if most of them were technically on tourist visas. That changed in 2024 with the launch of the Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)—a […]
02/21/2026
Norway has a habit of looking effortless from the outside: clean cities, calm streets, public systems that actually work, and scenery that feels slightly unfair to the rest of us. For Americans living in Norway, it can be a genuine upgrade—until the practical stuff shows up with a clipboard. Because the adjustment isn’t just cultural. […]