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. […]
02/26/2026
For Americans living or investing abroad, double taxation can feel like paying for the same cup of coffee—twice. Thanks to U.S. tax law, you’re on the hook for taxes not just on your U.S. income, but on your worldwide earnings too. Add in a foreign country’s tax bill and you’ve got the makings of a […]
02/21/2026
Thailand rarely begins as a five-year plan. It’s more “a few months,” “one contract,” “a reset.” Then you blink and you’re arguing with a delivery app in Bangkok and casually referring to “rainy season” like you’ve always lived here. For Americans living in Thailand, the lifestyle is the easy part. The catch is the admin: […]
03/04/2026
If you’re a U.S. expat eyeing Spain’s sunshine and sangria—but not its steep tax rates—the Beckham Law might be your golden ticket. Named after football legend David Beckham (who famously took advantage of it when he signed with Real Madrid), this special tax regime was introduced in 2005 to attract foreign workers and professional athletes […]