04/17/2025
Let’s be honest: the words “Streamlined Filing Procedures” sound like something dreamed up by a government agency determined to make sure you never find out what they actually are. But underneath the bureaucratic name is something surprisingly kind: a rare opportunity from the IRS to say, “Hey, if you didn’t know you were supposed to […]
10/18/2022
More and more companies are becoming aware that employees don’t need to be in the office all day to be productive. By the end of 2022, over 25% of available jobs are expected to go fully remote. The rise in remote work also coincides with the boom of the digital nomad lifestyle. When all you […]
09/11/2025
Whether you’re a typical nine-to-fiver or a member of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, many Americans are curious about the best countries to retire outside the US. For some, the idea occurs to them while on vacation. Maybe you’re sitting on a terraza in Seville, enjoying tapas and tinto de verano. As you […]
10/19/2022
Ever since Tim Ferris released his book “The 4-Hour-Workweek” back in 2007, millions of people have dreamed about being able to work while traveling to exotic locations at the same time. And with the rise of remote work in a post-COVID-19 world, that dream is now more possible than ever. If your current employer allows […]
01/23/2023
As the world opens back up and Covid restrictions start to ease, more and more Americans aspire to become digital nomads: remote workers that leverage technology to live and work from anywhere. To adapt to this trend, countries worldwide are adopting “digital nomad visas” to allow remote workers to stay in their country for up […]
02/24/2025
First things first – US citizens living abroad must file a tax return and declare their worldwide income. That’s because the United States is one of the only countries that apply citizenship-based taxation, which leaves many expats wondering if they’ll have to pay taxes twice on the same income. Thankfully, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion […]
01/23/2023
Are you considering a move abroad? With the world changing, it’s important to look for countries that offer the best quality of life, safety, and economic opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or a change of scenery, this blog post will help you explore some of the best countries to move to and […]
08/27/2024
As you may already know, moving abroad doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for US taxes. All American citizens and permanent residents who earn above the reporting threshold must file (and pay) US taxes. If they’re also subject to taxes in a foreign country, they may find themselves reporting same income twice — that’s where […]
02/02/2025
The US is one of the only countries in the world that imposes citizenship-based taxation. It means that US expats, regardless of where they live or if they’re green card holders, must file a US tax return to report their worldwide income. It might not be fun to go through all the extra paperwork on […]
01/09/2025
Nearly a third of Americans say they would like to move overseas if they had the opportunity to do so. While moving abroad can be the adventure of a lifetime, it can complicate your United States tax and reporting obligations. Case in point: FinCEN Form 114, also known as the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR). […]