10/06/2025
Thinking about selling your foreign property but unsure where to start? Imagine wrapping up the sale of your home abroad with confidence, knowing you’ve navigated the tax implications and legal requirements like a pro. While the process might feel complex at first—currency conversions, tax filings, and endless paperwork—we’re break it down into straightforward steps. In […]
10/06/2025
Americans struggle with a lack of knowledge about their retirement plans. According to a survey by GOBankingRates, over 37% of Americans feel like they don’t know enough about retirement and need more education on how they can successfully retire. When a US expat decides to move overseas, understanding how to contribute to their IRA retirement […]
10/06/2025
Earning a promotion is exciting – and accepting a new position overseas can be even more thrilling. Living in a new country grants you the opportunity to explore new places, soak in new cultures, and maybe even learn another language. But before you accept that job offer abroad, it’s important to weigh all of your […]
10/06/2025
US expats who live abroad make money in many different ways. Your employer in the US might offer you a position in another country or you may decide to travel and start your own business. Whether you’re freelancing or working for a traditional employer, you might also consider investing in property abroad. This could help […]
10/05/2025
Japan. The land of sushi, Pokémon, incredibly fast bullet trains, and high-tech toilets that can even play music during your bathroom sessions. While the year is 2022, it feels like the Japanese are living in 3022. Japan is also the country that tens of thousands of American expats call home. According to recent data, currently, […]
10/05/2025
When it comes to US expat taxes, there’s a lot to handle. Expats must file various forms depending on their situation (such as the FBAR or Foreign Tax Credit) and comply with strict IRS deadlines. Something that may go over the heads of US expats as they file their tax returns, however, is Social Security. […]
10/05/2025
Living abroad as a US expat can open you up to new opportunities – particularly when it comes to your career. Depending on your future goals, you may even decide to go into business for yourself. If you do, it’s important to understand how forming your own foreign corporation can impact your taxes, particularly with […]
10/06/2025
For different reasons, many Americans dream of buying a home overseas. Some want to escape the hectic lifestyle of the US and spend their last days relaxing and tanning on the beaches of Punta Cana. Others see it as an investment opportunity and want to use the foreign property as a source of passive income […]
10/05/2025
Uncle Sam and American expats aren’t exactly the best of friends. Regardless of where they live, American citizens have to declare their worldwide income to the IRS, and many aren’t even aware of this. Yep, you heard that right. That’s because the United States is one of only two countries that applies citizenship-based taxation. And […]
10/05/2025
Just like taxpayers on US soil, Americans abroad typically have one or more bank accounts to receive their income and facilitate payment of living expenses. For expats, the fact that these accounts for everyday financial management are foreign creates an additional U.S. Treasury reporting requirement called the FBAR, or the Foreign Bank Account Report. For […]