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Taxes in Belize: the US Expat’s Guide

If you want to move to a country with stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and world-class scuba diving and snorkeling sites, Belize might just be right for you. Belize offers natural beauty, adventure, and a much lower cost of living than many expat hotspots. And if that weren’t enough, taxes in Belize are fairly low, too. […]

What Sort of Accounts Do US Expats Have to Report in an FBAR?

expats with fbar accounts

The US tax system is different to every other developed country’s, in that America taxes based on citizenship rather than on residence. That means that whereas most countries only tax residents (and non-residents who have income arising in the country), the US taxes all US citizens wherever in the world they live. This means that […]

Do Tax Treaties Protect Expats from Double Taxation?

Double taxation is often one of US expats’ chief concerns before moving abroad. While living in a foreign country may mean paying taxes in two countries, there are ways to avoid this. US tax treaties are often one of the first methods expats think of, but unfortunately, Americans abroad typically don’t benefit from most of […]