10/05/2025
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 […]
10/06/2025
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 […]
10/05/2025
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 […]
10/05/2025
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 […]
10/06/2025
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 […]
11/17/2025
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). […]
10/06/2025
No one really wants to think about taxes while on their honeymoon. If you marry a foreign national, it’s important to consider the impact on your US taxes (when the time is right) — the filing process, tax returns, and more. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common tax questions we […]
11/17/2025
If you work as a freelancer, independent contractor, gig worker, or are otherwise self-employed, the phrase “1099 form” is almost certainly familiar to you. That’s because any client from whom you’ve received at least $600 is obligated to send you a 1099-NEC, a tax form that is used to report payments made to non-employees. But […]
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 […]