11/17/2025
With the 2025 tax year just around the corner, changes to the US tax code are on the way. Some updates, income tax bracket adjustments, are pertinent to all Americans. However, several — like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) threshold increase — are particularly relevant for expats. While it’s important to stay on top […]
10/05/2025
There are times in life when family members exchange generous gifts with one another, such as during weddings, estate planning, or celebrations of life. However, while the focus may be on the act of giving or receiving foreign property, it is important to be aware of the tax implications that come along with it. These […]
10/05/2025
Every year, the IRS publishes an Annual Report. This report functions as a report card of sorts, dutifully noting its accomplishments and challenges. In 2022, the IRS collected over $4.9 trillion in gross revenue to fund much of the federal government. These funds go to supporting federal infrastructures, including our national parks, air traffic control, […]
10/05/2025
Whether or not you intend to retire abroad, there’s one thing you can never be too careful with: how you save for retirement right now. Retirement accounts for expats require careful research and planning, and for Americans living abroad, there are special considerations to take into account. In your sunset years, you’ll want to have […]
05/29/2026
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 […]
07/04/2026
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 […]
07/04/2026
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 […]
07/19/2026
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 […]
10/05/2025
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 […]
10/05/2025
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 […]