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 […]
10/05/2025
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 […]
11/17/2025
California isn’t all sun, surf, and sand. Unfortunately, the Golden State is also home to the highest state tax rates in the US. On top of that, the state of California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is known as one of the biggest sticklers among state tax bodies. As a result, some former California residents are […]
07/04/2026
*Note: The figures noted as the financial requirements should be confirmed directly with the appropriate Spanish government website at your time of application. This is because Spain is raising the minimum wage threshold, which will impact the associated financial requirements for digital nomads. The Spain digital nomad visa offers an exciting opportunity for US citizens […]
10/05/2025
If you’re an expat, chances are you’ve toyed with the idea of moving your retirement account overseas with you. But how do you do it, and what does it mean for your taxes and reporting requirements? The financial implication of moving your US retirement account overseas will depend on, among other things, the type of […]
10/05/2025
When most people think about income taxes, they think about the taxes that are automatically withheld from their paycheck — or, if they’re self-employed, the quarterly tax estimates they pay to the government based on their expected earnings. While that does make up one component of income taxes, it’s not the only one. It’s important […]
11/17/2025
It stands to reason that those living in the US count as residents for tax purposes. But did you know that those who frequently visit for work may be subject to US taxes, too? To know exactly what your obligations are, you’ll need to understand the difference between a nonresident alien vs. a resident alien […]