01/02/2023
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 of their program, Portugal’s digital nomad visa is up and running. Combine that with Portugal’s great weather, affordable cost […]
12/21/2022
While some US expats and digital nomads head home for the holidays, others have to spend the holidays abroad because of finances or visa troubles (among other reasons). When you find yourself in that situation, it’s easy to feel lonely or lost. But even if you’re far away from home this holiday season, you don’t […]
12/20/2022
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 […]
12/20/2022
Thailand is one of the most fascinating and most frequently visited places in Asia – and it regularly draws hundreds of thousands of American visitors each year. With a delicate balance between its cultural past and high-tech future, Thailand is a country that around 20,000 US expats call home. With a laid-back atmosphere and tropical […]
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
The UK is the home of famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge. And according to data by Statista, it’s also home to over 166,000 Americans. Life in the UK has many benefits, such as easy access to nearby European countries and universal healthcare. But as excited as you might be […]
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 […]